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Need N Scale layout for 4' x 4' tabletop

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Need N Scale layout for 4' x 4' tabletop
Posted by VickyB on Sunday, September 7, 2008 5:02 PM

Hello,

I have been trying to look for a layout for 4' x 4' for N Scale with little success. I would ideally like grades and track under a bridge (or two). Very interested in making a city layout if that is at all possibl.

I am planning to use woodland scenics risers if needed and for the grading too. Also, I am using PECO flex track. Any help/suggestions/plans would be greatly appreciated.

thank you very much

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Posted by gandydancer19 on Sunday, September 7, 2008 5:27 PM

You are probably going to have to look at 2x4 N scale plans and 4x8 HO plans too. Look for the main over-under main line run that you want or close to it. Then rearrange the main line to fit your space. Then locate the sidings and industries on the main line.

Elmer.

The above is my opinion, from an active and experienced Model Railroader in N scale and HO since 1961.

(Modeling Freelance, Eastern US, HO scale, in 1962, with NCE DCC for locomotive control and a stand alone LocoNet for block detection and signals.) http://waynes-trains.com/ at home, and N scale at the Club.

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Posted by pcarrell on Sunday, September 7, 2008 8:03 PM

For an over and under in that size, the grades will be steep and the curves tight. 

For small plans, this is one of the best places to look: http://carendt.com/microplans/index.html

Or you could always design your own.  It's not hard.

Philip

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