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Need advice on building a H-O 4x8 layout! tips much appreciated!
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There are more complex 4 by 8 track plans out there, especially some of those sea port plans that have been published in the past few years. However, if you are a first timer a simpler track plan may be better. Those more complex 4 by 8's really do require a greater skill level. <br /> <br />I would also consider a shelf layout if possible. Many of us go with a 4 by 8 because we think we want the continuous run. But on a 4 by 8 a train can run the whole circuit as quickly as eight seconds and as long as thirty seconds. Most of us will want a larger layout for a continuous run. But a point to point shelf layout can almost go around an entire room and have a whole lot of operational interest. But because it is a shelf it doesn't really take over a room. <br /> <br />Just something to think about.
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