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I have been working on my garden railroad for about three years now. The biggest down fall that I have is my layout. [8] In the beginning I laid out a small loop around the parameter of the yard. Next I added to the loop and made it bigger. Neither of the two kept my interest. To me it was like watching a train going around in a circle. I have been working on a layout that would be more interesting to me but could not be satisfied. So without knowing what I was going to do I purchased 180 foot of track. I told myself to buy more track and something will come to you. I am still waiting for it to come to me. Next I thought about just start laying down some of the new track and see where it takes me. Guess what? Again it took me to a bigger loop. One section of my layout I am totally satisfied with. This is the section that finally makes it way into the landscaping. See Photo1 and Photo2 http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/fossilgold/Trains/photo1.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/fossilgold/Trains/photo2.jpg In this section I have a small pond with a steel bridge going across it. The other part that I like about my layout is the train storage area. I keep them in the garage. See photo3. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/fossilgold/Trains/photo3.jpg Beside these two areas I am open to any ideas. I would like to keep the track off of the driveway and avoid any walkways. My yard is very flat and is about 180 foot north to south and about 60 foot east to west. I have a Gazebo, Koi Pond, a small performed pond, Garage, Storage shed, Wooden Deck and a Arbor swing. See Photo4. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/fossilgold/Trains/photo4.jpg I like the idea of having multiple tracks. I have a Bridgewerks 15 amp power supply. This would only allow me to run multiple track at the same speed. I am okay with this. When I run my trains I like to turn them on an watch them go. I do interact very much. I have a mixed bag of Aristocraft and Bachmann cars. My engines are Aristocraft fb1’s and fb2’s. (a-b-a). I really like running long trains Usually about 25 feet. I am open to using any part of the yard. I really do not have any restrictions beside the occasional mole. [:(] I would also like to have multiple bridges and tunnels. I have posted additional pictures to give a better feel of how the yard is laid out. I would be deeply indebted to post the progress of the layout if I could get some really good ideas besides basic loops. I am good at these. Photo5 is the track leaving the garage. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/fossilgold/Trains/phot05.jpg Photo6 is the track headed to the part of the landscaping that is like. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/fossilgold/Trains/photo6.jpg See photo1 and photo2. Part of the layout that I am satisfied with. Photo 7 runs north to south of the property. Not very interesting. A long straight away. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/fossilgold/Trains/photo7.jpg Photos 8-10 were taken from the back of the lot. It is about 90 foot from the back of the lot to the garage. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/fossilgold/Trains/photo8.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/fossilgold/Trains/photo9.jpg http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/fossilgold/Trains/photo10.jpg Photo11 was taken mid ways of the back lot facing east. The track in this photo is part of my bigger loop. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y19/fossilgold/Trains/photo11.jpg I would be happy to post more pictures if it would be helpful. [:D]
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