new permanent layout

Last Stand RR

Does that mean you do not want any duck-unders ?

So around the room walls  or island table ?

Standing or sitting viewing ?

size of room, doors etc.

garage corner, from 30 by 40 open area, standing view, no doors, windows not a problem, have all the space I need but trying to control myself.

L-shaped layout builders, arise!

There are some inherent advantages to an L-shape; avoiding the rectangular shape that often tends to breed concentric ovals, opening a future option to transform the "L" into a "E" or "Z" pattern, and using one leg of the "L" primary as a classification yard.  For this project the available space was an L-shaped addition (formerly a home office) to our house, so that space dictated an "L" layout.

Attached is a JPG of the L-shaped layout I'm now working on. It is the lower level (the upper level is a work in progress) with O-gauge Lionel tubular track, O42 curves and O42 K-Line switches. Unfortunately, the PC-based track planning software I'm using (ANYRAIL) does not provide an image of a 60-degree crossing for installation at the center of the layout. I'm still working out the geometry for that crossing, which is a key element in reversing loops.

Carry on ...

Mike

I'm not good at design and not good with using the programs to do so. I've seen designs on here by Obsidian that are great along with many others. Building is not any problem but plan design kills me. I do like the L or dogbone a lot. Thanks for the encouragement you carry on as well.

thanks

jay's pap posted:

garage corner, from 30 by 40 open area, standing view, no doors, windows not a problem, have all the space I need but trying to control myself.

Anyway that you can the L away from the walls, say 3 ft. ? The benefits of an island layout or floating table are often lost due to space restrictions. The ability to view/operate a layout from 360° is something that truly adds to long term enjoyment, since it's the Last Stand RR. Also, a 40" + or - a couple of inches is also really nice.

I like a folded oval for an L which adds the elevation element.

Using a minimum diameter of O72 makes all of the trains look better and opens the options for most any engines and cars. So, a table between 80"- 105" on the ends is needed.

Mike H Mottler posted:

L-shaped layout builders, arise!

There are some inherent advantages to an L-shape; avoiding the rectangular shape that often tends to breed concentric ovals, opening a future option to transform the "L" into a "E" or "Z" pattern, and using one leg of the "L" primary as a classification yard.  For this project the available space was an L-shaped addition (formerly a home office) to our house, so that space dictated an "L" layout.

Attached is a JPG of the L-shaped layout I'm now working on. It is the lower level (the upper level is a work in progress) with O-gauge Lionel tubular track, O42 curves and O42 K-Line switches. Unfortunately, the PC-based track planning software I'm using (ANYRAIL) does not provide an image of a 60-degree crossing for installation at the center of the layout. I'm still working out the geometry for that crossing, which is a key element in reversing loops.

Carry on ...

Mike

Mike,

Use a Ross or Atlas 60° for your track planning. You can actually transition O tubular to it or just make your own to the their dimensions.

here's a couple of spatial concept views of a 15'L x 24'L x 9' wide table in the 30' x 40' garage 3' from each wall.

Also, here's a double folded layout in about the same space that you want to build. More of a C, but I wanted you to see a fold with elevations.