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<p> Currently, I am pondering to build a small "scenic" shelf switching layout. This thread made me think about the cost involved for this roughly 9´ by 2´ sized layout. Here is my estimate:</p><ol><li>Lumber, glue, hardware: 100 $</li><li>Atlas track: 300 $</li><li>Wiring, electricals, switch controls: 300 $</li><li> Foam board: 30 $</li><li>Scenery, ballast: 200 $</li><li>Structures: 600 $ ( a lot of kitbashing and scratch building necessary)<br></li><li>DCC Control: 300 $ (Lenz)</li></ol><p>Total is 1,830 $ or a little over 100 $ per sqr. foot! If I start to add the cost for locos and rolling stock, I´d probably give up the plan to build a layout and return to armchairing, just enjoying to read my monthly copy of MR.</p><p>Construction time will about two years, so that is a little over 76 $ per month - theoretically. If I were a smoker, smoking a pack of cigarettes a day, I would spend over 200 $ for cigarettes in a month. Being a model railroader actually saves money![(-D]</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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