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Is this just a track plan, or is it a complete kit? If it is a plan, then you should look at the space you have available, and decide how to best use the layout room. Go with whatever theme interests you, and be creative. I have built several layouts over the years, and although I start out with a general idea of how it's going to be, I follow prototype practice and lay the track as it suits my vision of how it should be in that area. If you are getting into complicated benchwork, such as a mountainous terrain, then you do need advance planning, but for a typical midwestern "flat" type layout, just go with what looks right to you. Just remember, keep the curves to a reasonable radius in connection with the type of equipment you'll be running, and try to keep all trackwork within reach for cleaning, and heavens forbid, derailment cleanup. <br /> Decide what type of scene(s) you want to model, and let your memories and/or imagination dictate how the tracks and structures and scenery will be laid out. <br /> I hope you find this advice helpful. <br /> Todd C.
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