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Very small area with expansion in mind for later.
Very small area with expansion in mind for later.
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Trax21
Member since
April 2008
From: Halifax
55 posts
Very small area with expansion in mind for later.
Posted by
Trax21
on Sunday, April 6, 2008 7:57 PM
Here is my problem I am very new to all of this. Needed a fun hobby and have always loved trains. As of right now I only have a very small space an L shape aprox. 5' X 6' and I am trying to design a layout that I can expand on later but still be functional and fun to use for the time being.
Mike AKA: Trax Modeling N-scale Freelance {Fire} "Its a living, breathing, thing that hates"
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ChrisNH
Member since
August 2006
From: New Hampshire
459 posts
Posted by
ChrisNH
on Sunday, April 6, 2008 8:56 PM
Sounds like a good space for N scale.. you could do quite a lot!
Welcome to the hobby!
Chris
My Model Railroad Progress Blog
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chadw
Member since
December 2005
From: Mill Creek Hundred
338 posts
Posted by
chadw
on Sunday, April 6, 2008 9:02 PM
An N-scale shelf switcher sounds perfect for your space. You could put a stub ended yard on one leg of the L and a few industries on the other. Then you could assemble a local in the yard and delivber cars to the industries. Could you post a diagram of your space?
CHAD
Modeling the B&O Landenberg Branch 1935-1945
Wilmington & Western Railroad
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Trax21
Member since
April 2008
From: Halifax
55 posts
Posted by
Trax21
on Monday, April 7, 2008 6:02 AM
Thanks for the replies. I am currently using n scale tdue to the fact I only have very little space and it makes it easier to use but can be expanded into a bigger layout without any issues. I think I have some up with an idea for now thanks for the help though. Any more tips or tricks you could share would be appreciated
Mike AKA: Trax Modeling N-scale Freelance {Fire} "Its a living, breathing, thing that hates"
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