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On my toy train-style layout, I have everything on one level except I added a 2 track upper level on each side.

 

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The back track is a display track and the front is for a bump and go trolley run.

 

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On the "M&M's side", the back track is for deliveries from the airport to the factory and the front track is for a trolley to bring employees to work (if you use your imagination...)

 

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As always, still under construction, but the upper level allows for more train action in a 12' x 12' room.  Although this is a green felt layout, a scenic layout could use an upper level like this with no grades involved.

 

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Mine has many levels...
 
Originally Posted by eddiem:

On my toy train-style layout, I have everything on one level except I added a 2 track upper level on each side.

 

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The back track is a display track and the front is for a bump and go trolley run.

 

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On the "M&M's side", the back track is for deliveries from the airport to the factory and the front track is for a trolley to bring employees to work (if you use your imagination...)

 

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As always, still under construction, but the upper level allows for more train action in a 12' x 12' room.  Although this is a green felt layout, a scenic layout could use an upper level like this with no grades involved.

 

Ed

 

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Mine is a single level, around the room type. Since it was my first home layout I wanted to keep it simple so I could get trains running in a reasonable time frame. I'd like to add a second level in the future, but it's not happening any time soon. I have both Standard Gauge and 0 on one level; one possibility would be to elevate the Standard Gauge to make more room on the main level. That would require some serious engineering, though. My Lionel Standard Gauge Hiawatha requires some seriously strong supports under elevated track. 

Single level 10'X16', still a major "work in progress".                                                                                                                                                                              

 

 

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Its on one level. If I ever do an around the room layout, I would have two  levels, but not connected.  I am like Matt, the thought of a grade (especially steep) scares me.  Perhaps a ran my 2037 off an  elevated curve too many times to want to do it with my newer engines.  I have put some low mounds on the layout so its not just a flat table top. 

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Mine is single level 12 x 10ish for now.  Everything is easy to reach and work on.

Ultimately want it to make it 3 levels of about 18 x 12  but the elevated grades and trestles with heavy trains and opportunity for derailments or accidents has been held up the construction so far.  Still need to learn more about making a stronger upper level before I move forward.

 

The holiday layout I have done the past 2 years has been 3 levels, with reversing loops on the bottom level.  Mostly foam packed on top of foam to make the upper levels. 

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Originally Posted by Dewey Trogdon:

My first single level of four built over 25 years. Also my final "senior citizens" layout, A 9x16 round-the-room in a little attic. Time to be as simple as possible at 82.

 

 

 

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I'm definately working a single level layout. Dewey, I want you to know that your engine service yard area served as the inspiration for what I'm building. I've already received my Ross 4 Way and double cross-over switches. Thank you so much for posting your pictures. I really appreciate this section of your layout!

Gilly

My layout is 2 levels with a twice around the room main line, There is a lift and swing bridge that gives easy access to the center of the layout. grade is 5%, with much of the grade change hidden in the closet behind the TV. The layout has continued to grow over the past 10 years, starting out as one level in a C-shape.

 

 

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05 Spences Bridge & Copper Mtn

07 Penticton & brookmere

08 Brookmere, Midway & Ruth

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I wasn't sure what you meant by "single level."  I have only one level of layout, as opposed to folks who have upper and lower levels of tracks and trains, as Putnam Division has, etc.  In that sense I have only one level.

 

But as you can see, the one level has track running at several different heights, or levels.  In the photo below you can see four distinct levels of track.  The two in the foreground (with the 'Streets road between them, are part of the same loop - it crosses over itself, and op and over the other two loops, in other places on the layout.  In that sense I have four levels.

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