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[Anonymous]

hello, im in the process of laying out track on my 10' x 16' around the room layout. i have heard different opinions concerning this topic, but thought i would ask you guys. when laying track on a shelf style layout 2' wide, how far should the track be to the edge of the rear of the table in order to be able to add cliff or mountainous scenery? im planning around 3" from the last track to the edge of the table, is this enough room? i dont want to crowd the track, and i want to be able to add scenery to the rear of the layout. any and all advice or opinions are welcome. thanks!

[skir4d]

HO or N? In N scale I could probably get some reasonable looking scenery in before I run into the wall or backdrop with a 3" margin. I don't do HO, but it seems to me that 3" would be rather tight.

Jack W

[IRONROOSTER]

Unless you're modeling cuts or cliffs, I would consider a mountain scene backdrop and then blend some scenery in at the bottom. Remember the trains need some clearance beyond the track especially for curves. Also, you can use a combination where you swing the track out from the wall and then back in again - like it was going around a hill.
Enjoy
Paul