First Layout

[Anonymous]

I am getting ready to start my first layout and I would like to model something either from Oregon preferably east of the cascades or Something from Arizona. Any ideas and or pictures would be a great help.

[NZRMac]

HI

Welcome aboard!!!!

Sorry I can't help with any pics. I'm sure one of the fine fellows on here will be able to fix you up.

Have fun, I'm new here too!! my first serious layout, these guys have been a huge help, and I've made a friend or two!!

Ken

[Anonymous]

Hello here a site that might help www.railpictures.net

[Anonymous]

[:)]hello surf the net there are lots of different sights out there. lots of how tos and lots of pictures. make sure you have a plan for your lay out. dont be in a rush visualize what you want to incorperate into your layout so you will be happy with the finished product. be patient this will save you time and money down the road. pay attention to detail because the details you incorperate make all the difference to the finished product. personally my layout is a fictional layout. based in the 1980s. I wanted to incorperate a city, with mountains on the main line. I also try to incorperate little details of meaningful events into various structures. such as birthdays,loved ones, jobs, etc and different past life experiences. good luck enjoy.[:D]

[mgruber]

What a great web site [www.railpictures.net] Would suggest all to take a look. Thanks Heartland Flyer.

[Anonymous]

Hobby shops like Roy's Train World, in Scottsdale, Arizona might be able to help you.
There web site is www.roystrainworld.com.

[Anonymous]

[:D]Welcome to the world of modelrailroading, first of all you are on the right track ( no pun intended) by going on the MR forum, you will find alot of anwsers to your questions,My wife & I live in Oregon and our layout is based on the Oregon coast, the website that the others have given you is a great way to start,look at different books and magazines for ideas also,start with a layout that is simple then work your way up,Remember to always have fun, and do not I repeat do not work on it if you are not in the mood you will not get great results don't make it a job keep it simple and relaxing, 1 to 2 hours a night, a litte more than that on the weekend would be fine, I use cork for the roadbed, and foam for my base as well my mountains.Hey take care, and enjoy! oh yes, put on some soft music, and for heaven sakes let your wife(if your married) in on it too she will give some good advice too,you see that way she won't get on you if your working on it when there's something she might want you to do [:D]HAVE FUN