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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by rfross You might want to simplify and start small but build with future expansion in mind. I think one of the dangers of having a lot of space is to try to stuff layout into all of it and ending up with an overwhelming large project. So big that it eventually fails because the 'fun' turns into 'work' which kind of defeats the purpose. I've got a shelf layout in an 11 x 13 spare bedrom in progress. The wall brackets and framework are in place and I'm in the process of installing the backdrop. I've spent a lot of time thinking about the track plan which I held off doing until the framework was up because that helped me visualize exactly how much space I had to work with. The more thinking I do the simpler my track plan is becoming. In the end I'm probably going to only have a couple of passing tracks and maybe ten industries to switch at the most. My hope is it will be simple to maintain and most of all fun for the long haul. One thing you could consider is to take the small layout plan book and add long connectors between the industries to help fill your space. It would simplify things and make it easier to manage versus cramming all the track you can into that very large area. [/quote] rfross, Excellant advice and comments, yes it was becoming a bit daunting.. thanks for the encouragement though. The OL may just start on a small piece and get our feet wet. *shrugs* Thanks for the last idea on joining trackplans.. going to think on that one -hard-. Peace. Coyote
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