Here's another option, this is 3x5 but could easily be done in 4x6 by using all 18"R curves, this uses 15"R curves at the oval ends to save space.
At this small a size go straight DC, use Atlas controls, its a little more complicated than DCC but it teaches you basic electronics and gives you hands on experience with wiring, something every 11 year old should know ;) . If you already have a DCC system then go that route as its the start-up costs that are usually the highest. Also check out BlueRail which uses a smartphone as the controller, saving big $$.
(edit) NEVERMIND, the original thread is 10 years old, this kids already in college chasing girls and weed.
Have fun with your trains
The Gateway NMRA Project Railroads website has a few layouts that fit within the parameters of 4x6 in HO with diiferent themes. Check them out. http://www.gatewaynmra.org/
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Mike Kieran
Port Able Railway
I just do what the majority of the voices in my head vote on.
My "around the walls" layout has many years to go until it can do continous running, it's basically a switching layout now. I'm adding what I'm calling the "logging line", a separate oval of track with a switch that connects it to a small yard. The oval is 22"R curves with 9" straights (Kato Unitrack). I plan on using it for my small, old equipment (small steam, 36-40' freight cars etc.) I actually find the oval to be fun and usefull - handy for breaking in new engines for example. If the only thing I had was 4' x 6', I could work with it and be OK with the result.
Sir Madog Has anyone of the two recent posters looked at the date of the last entry to this thread?
Has anyone of the two recent posters looked at the date of the last entry to this thread?
Yes. And the 10 year old who started it, is now 21. I wonder how his layout turned out? and is he still in the hobby?
Paul
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"Uhh...I didn’t know it was 'impossible' I just made it work...sorry"
TT stands for Table Top. See Wikepedia "TT Scale" and www.ttscale.com for more concise information. I have always wondered why TT didn't become popular in the US. It is larger than N scale and remains popular in Russia and Germany. In America it was possibly due to lack of proper marketing and support of the NMRA. N scale, on the other hand, replaced TT, mainly because of the advent of what was marketed as Postage Stamp Trains in the 60s.
With many model railroaders living in apartments or small homes with limited space, N became the choice of many modelers. The rest is history. Who would have ever thought that brass models would become available in N scale? Now you have DCC and sound equipped models as well! A real success story that continues to this day.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Th1nkG33k Found this plan off the Gateway NMRA's site. It bears a little semblance to the Morgan Valley.
Tom
QUOTE: Originally posted by BigRusty Ugh, Yuck and Phew! You might build a nice layout in N Gauge but those are living proof that HO is a waste of time AND MONEY in your available space.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Jetrock TT is 1:120 scale--about halfway between HO and N.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Th1nkG33k Use DC, it's cheaper, and with a 4X6 layout, there's no need for the DCC. MRC (Model Rectifier Corp) makes a good line of beginner power packs, the cheapest being about $35.