Trainzman2435
Trainzman2435 wrote the following post 24 minutes ago:
Trainzman2435
I know what i want in a model railroad but putting it down on paper seems like im beating my head against the wall.
I didn't start my first layout until last year -- I was 67.
I can only tell you what I did, and I know others here would do things differently.
I tried to design a layout on paper. I looked at and studied sample layouts.
After studying far too much, and taking far too much time, I finally decided to just take the plunge and start.
I built a table that fit my area. Then I bought some Atlas flex track, and began laying it out. I tried different turns and straight lines, etc. When I hit something I liked, I used a marker to draw on the table the track lines. I hit things I didn't like, changed things, etc.
I even decided after I had everything laid out that the table wasn't right, and I added on another whole section of table.
Finally, I got what I wanted, laid the track, wired it, and ran a train. It was exciting! But it also showed me some things I didn't like, so I changed them.
My long explanation, I think, is that you just start and try some things. If you don't like them, change them.
I feel planning is important, but too much planning can be a hindrance.