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[quote]QUOTE: ALL model railroads, no matter how large, are ridiculously compressed. Even the largest of basement empires doesn't come close to the real thing in scale. [/quote] I'm with you on that. No matter how large or how well detailed any model might be, it still falls under the heading of "ce n'est pas un ferroviare", to crib a line from M. Magritte. Although I don't feel inclined to build a real micro layout myself, I do like modelling in small spaces, and so find the discussions and results of the micro-layout builders very helpful. For me, its a wonderful study tool to learn how to get the most out of a small space. The challenge of working within the size constraints of the specs on Carl's website really gets one thinking. The lessons learned from that have been quite helpful in our design process. Also for those modelling in small, but not micro, spaces -- the micro plans offer some good nuggets that can be expanded on or linked together to make something larger. Our home layout is designed on this concept -- I'd actually call it a mid-sized layout overall (8' x 11' L in N scale), but its designed essentially as a series of interlocked small layouts representing 3 different railways, one of which breaks down into two subdivisions. Eventually it will also include its own micro layout too -- a small trolley loop with two stations on either side of a scenic divide. Cheers, Maureen (Disclaimer: I am a minor contributor to one of Carl's plans -- the Graffitti Bros. Construction Co.; which came about from a discussion on creative new ways to make a scenic view block to hide a fiddle track.)
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