New Basement Layout - Suggestions

Apparently SCARM file is not correct. Not sure how to load that file so those with SCARM can look at it.

OK, if you save the SCARM file to your desktop, then open SCARM and browse for the file, it does open up correctly.

It looks like plenty of track for operations but that can also backfire.

Do you have room for matching scenery or is that of lesser importance for you?

Hi 

 looks good I would think of how to get around it better. After a year or so you will hate crowding under to work on it and wish you could get around it better.

Russell, you read my mind. I am concerned I may have too much going on in the space I have. In general I am more interested in the trains than scenery but would like to have a small town on top level and in the corner.

Harry, one of my earlier layouts had an around the room, walk in the middle type layout. As my space got "squeezed" I tried this type layout. I may still go back to around the room in a folded dogbone pattern and maybe connect the two ends with lift out or swing bridge. That may fit with Russell's comments on maybe being too complex operations.

Thx for response.  Some things to ponder over holiday.

Happy Thanksgiving.

George

I would add more sidings..I have 6 2 of which are over 15 feet..and still need more and I only have about 50 rolling stock...

Thanks for the feedback. I keep thinking I need to reduce some parts of the layout and come up with some type of yard for some engines and rolling stock but haven't come up with a plan yet. What I really need is more space! .. but that won't be likely anytime soon.

Just my H.O. but the design seems a little confusing at the upper left side.The rest looks interesting.

Hi Kenjr,

Check out this thread, New Layout progress by an experienced and published model railroader. It will provide you with some inspiration and ideas.

The experience shows throughout the design and construction. A lot of action, future expansion, multi-level, easy access, great viewing and it goes on. It represents 8 months of work from start to now.

You may be able to fit all larger turns using the folded dogbone. You will definitely save on materials cost.

Getting the train room area ready is a big enough task. Have fun! 

Thanks for the additional feedback. I did a tweak in the upper left and eliminated the switch and siding on the lower level from there and instead added the turn-out on the lower left.

Thanks for the link Moonman. I have been following several of the threads. One of the things I learned is your choice of track and switches can make a big difference in flexibility. Especially those that choose Ross switches and can used curved turn-outs it really can save space. I haven't made any major commitments yet on track, so I will have to review my options.