I am planning to build the Central Midland HO layout but put n-scale track on it. BUT when I got home I realized my space isn't big enough to build a 12' x 10' layout. So I got to thinking that HO is 1:87 scale and N is 1:160 scale. What if I took the plans that state 1" = 1' and change it to 1" = .3/4'? (25%). It's still bigger than it should be to put n-scale track on it and it will fit in my room. What do you think? Also if I reduce the layout ratio width x length, could I also reduce the elevations by 25%? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
One More Note:
Since I'm going to also convert the layout to DCC, are there any books I should read. Thanks
SwitchPlate wrote:I am planning to build the Central Midland HO layout but put n-scale track on it. BUT when I got home I realized my space isn't big enough to build a 12' x 10' layout. So I got to thinking that HO is 1:87 scale and N is 1:160 scale. What if I took the plans that state 1" = 1' and change it to 1" = .3/4'? (25%). It's still bigger than it should be to put n-scale track on it and it will fit in my room. What do you think? Also if I reduce the layout ratio width x length, could I also reduce the elevations by 25%? Any information would be greatly appreciated.