Here is a shout out to the group for comment, suggestion or ideas on best to build a semi permeant lay out here are my ideas and I would love to hear from the group about the pro and cons.
I would like to build two semi permeant layouts one in Super “O” and the second separate layout would be in Fastrack. The main control MTH TIU and Lionel Legacy system would mount on a permeant table with quick disconnects that are labeled for easy of changing out of layouts.
I would like to use Postwar Trainman (Rob) foam grid layout. I do not have the space for a permeant layout and would like to store it when not in use. This seems as the best candate for the job for a semi permeant layout. Unless someone else at idea or suggestion I am listening.
https://ogrforum.com/f...true/Grid%20%232.jpg
The foam grid work would be place on two Enduro 8 ft Banquet resin tables or something close that type of table. See below link for the details. http://www.homedepot.com/p/End...-TA3096A06/207172494
The two table side by side width wise are 60 inches wide by 96 inches length.
Super “O”
What I would like to build it what Moonman suggested for the 3x10 layout in Super “O”. With some modifications.
https://ogrforum.com/f...21016_Layout_O31.JPG
Since it is Super “O” it is 36 not 31 and the length of the table is not 10 but 96 inched (8 feet) would this work on a wide and shorter length?
Fastrack Layout
I like what PLCPROF did in layout with O-36 Fastrack.
https://ogrforum.com/f...rue/Easy%25204x8.JPG
I would like a similar layout with some small modifications. I would like to enlarge the layout to allow for the following: a O-36 inner loop and an out loop based on 48 inches. If I have to extend the layout size to accommodate the out loop of 48 inches I do not think that I will change the center of gravity too much but I am listening. On the spur I would like to place the barrel dumping platform and car of the Postwar era. I would like to cover the foam grid with a green carpet to low the noise level of the Fastrack. I would like know what inter connection between the inner loop of O-36 and the out loop of O-48 you folks would suggest? Ross, Gargraves or someone else?
I await your comments, suggest and wisdom in my quest of building my dream semi permeant layout.
Somewhere in Ct and still unpacking since Oct 14 of this year and dreaming about running my trains every day.