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Several people have valuable points here - <br /> <br />A tradtional 4 x 8 oval can be pretty boring to operate, but on the other hand it can be a good starting point. I'm thinking here of dad helping his kids build a layout scenario, thats a worthwhile learning experience for all concerned. Hey - thats how I got into this hobby - sure I've moved on but don't knock it as a starting point. <br /> <br />On the other hand a 4x8 is not a good use of space, it needs something like 10x12 to operate it properly, there are much better uses of 10x12 than a simple oval with a couple of sidings. But you only learn that once you move away from the "Lionel mentality" of the trainset, these kinds of layout are the transition between the two and therefore have a role to play whether we who have been in the hobby a lot longer like it or not. <br /> <br />I really disagree with BRAKIE over his last post -reading is just what the beginer needs if he or she is ever to progress to anything else. I would say buy every book and mag you can afford, it will stretch your immagination as to what you could achieve in the future, or even if you choose add to this layout! Not everyone has had the chance to work in the rail industry and some have a lot of learning to do before they realise there are other ways of operating than the tail chaser. <br /> <br />Whilst the Turtle Creek layout certainly has its short comings as a track plan I think the series of articles that this (and just about every other MR beginer layout I've seen) generates is a really wothwhile thing. The basic skills of laying track and forming scenery is the foundation of the hobby whatever scale or era you choose model in. <br /> <br />Published track plans have a role to play - not everyone has the flair to design their own plan - if you're limited for space then there are only so many possibilities. Sure if you've been modelling for a while you'll want to put your own stamp on it - change the era or add key elements from your favourite road. <br /> <br />As a final thought there's no right and wrong in model railroading - one man's meat is another's poison - right? <br /> <br />
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