Decided to build a small portable layout for my small but growing Marx tinplate collection… so far I have most of the needed track, I’m just waiting on the switches to ship…
I do have some 6” 4 wheel stuff, but my main interest is the 3/16 scale equipment. With that in mind I intend to go for a tinplate style layout with a hint of scale mixed in. Plans call for some indoor/outdoor fake grass carpet and a few Marx tin buildings and accessories for the old school look, contrasting with more realistic track with added ties, ballast, etc.
The track plan is simple, an O27 oval combined with a figure eight on a 3x6’ base. This offers loop running, figure eight running, and the ability to turn the train and loop run in the opposite direction…
Stay tuned for updates…
