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I finally came up with a half of an idea ( going nuts for almost 1 year, trying to create a nice layout) with my limited space, 17' X 16' U shaped. I decided to just start the bench work and play it by ear. Not a very good idea, but at least it's started. I also installed a super quiet 110cfm ceiling exhaust fan for the smoking engines. This is my first layout ever, so I expect some headaches. I tried the computer track planning, but can't catch on too well. Wish me luck.

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Good start!

Here's the SCARM file if you want to revisit the computer. I have your baseboard created. The inside opening dimensions are a guess. Tossed in a 28" Millhouse River TT and a Korber 304 RH. The mainline is going to squeeze by that.

 

Just open up and lay some track. or toss some on the deck and see what happens.

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Moonman

 

You're just too quick for the rest of us.

 

Mlewski

 

I set up an outline of the layout in RRtrack using your drawing. A lot of the notes you have on there are hard to read.

 

Some things to think about

 

  1. single main or double?
  2. simple loop or use elevations to have the main(s) cross over themselves?
  3. do you run big stuff? articulateds and/or 21" passenger cars. This will determine minimum curve radius

 

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I plan to have at least two main lines, as I will be running my post war Lionel in conventional, and MTH 3.0 in command. I have many transformers some old, some brand new. I also have MTH TUI-DCS.  I plan on elevations, tunnels, and any other neat stuff. I will not be running any "big boys" or long pass. cars. I will be using mostly Gargraves track with my Lionel O-72 & O-30 turnouts.  My turntable is an Atlas #6910. I am still thinking about the roundhouse- Atlas or Korber kit.  There will also be a drop bridge access, so the trains can run all around the layout. I'm getting too old to crawl under.

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