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HI,

Here's my latest attempt at a layout for my space.  (lefthand wall is 8', back wall is 12'4" and the track extends up the righthand wall about 12'6")  I plan to build walk-in benchwork, probably with curves matching the track.  Reach will be a little long in a couple of spots but I am resigned to that.  I'm modifying AF switches to try and squeeze in another yard track with 2.5" spacing.  

 

Any thoughts or suggestions?  Should I try to have two levels and free up some space buy stacking the long runs?

 

Thanks

TImAS1P2843

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Hey TimPix......are the two "loops" interconnecting?  That would be my only nitpick  (I'd want them interconnecting).  Otherwise, I agree with what other astute observers wrote.....(1) put the layout temporarily on saw horses to get a better feel of how it will "play", and (2) also look hard at where a switch(s) can give you a branch off for going up to an upper level.  That said......that is a N I C E start on a layout.  I'm thinking that one of the long straights ( the inner one) on the right side of your picture; with a left hand switch (turn out) would be the ticket (oops a pun) to an upper level.

Its gonna be nice!

HI,  Sorry forgot to add this is an S Guage layout.  Mostly S Helper track.  The mainlines have a crossover in the middle of the back wall.  I didn't have enough S Helper switches, hence using modified AF turnouts for what will be the double-ended yard.  The empty space in the right foreground will be something - engine service or industry.  

 

Tim

Hi Tim, I would offer two points:

1. A positive: The so-called "dog-bone" configuration affords an impression of trains going from somewhere to somewhere, and back again, which adds more interest than a simple oval, where the trains can seem to chase their own tails.

2. I would not have the area here AS1P2843 [2)as part of the walk-in area; rather, I'd use it for scenery, such as a little village, etc. Such a piece of real-estate would add interest, later, I can assure you. Eventually, the train(s) won't be enough - you'll want more to do with and on the layout.

FrankM

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TIMPIX, I will agree with those who like the full size mockup, I started the same way. Just laying it out on paper did not work for me, trying to picture it from a sheet of paper did not compute. I like the track plan and it looks to be a good layout for the running of trains with some operating possibilities. The main thing is have fun with it.

Ray

Exact same size room with exact same wall lengths.  As mentioned elsewhere we went vertical.  Added a subway w/ three fascia stations and after this photo an upper level. 

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100% Rail King with mixed sized curved sections.  With twin crossovers along the back wall like yours. Very cozy layout. We found a  movable control panel with umbilical cord works best. Great minds think alike

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Timpix posted:

Not sure why the photo didn't show, I'll try again....IMG_1735

Nice! One suggestion would be that you could elevate the outer loop starting from where the train is by the back left  corner along the wall to the front right peninsula and back around to the middle. Even just a couple of inches would give you an opportunity to create some interesting terrain. Or go full height with bridges and overpasses. The outer loop could cross over the top of the inner and back again.

I like the folded dog bone plan as others have mentioned. Gives more visual variety as the trains pass each other.

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