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Good Morning Folks! I am a little late this morning. Did not get any sleep before 3am, so I woke up much later than usual. I spend a few hours doing some research. I am still looking for alternative layout ideas, which combine my interest in narrow gauge railroads, scratchbuilding and continuous running in the small space I have. Putting all these requirements in a box and shaking it well, this is what I came up with: <img src="http://i682.photobucket.com/albums/vv185/SirMadig/MARIAZELLERBAHN_zps14183773.jpg" alt=" " /> Basically, a simple figure eight layout, depicting a station on the famous Mariazell line, an Austrian 762mm gauge electric railroad leading from St. Pölten to Mariazell. Locos and rolling stock are available from various sources, one of them offering a special 30% discount for me (I know this guy for 30+years). The line still operates its original set of electric locos, dating from 1906, but having been rebuilt in the 1950´s. In addition, they also operate modern electric multiple units from the 1990´s and brand new, ultra-modern units, which went into service only last year and are nicked "Stairway to Heaven". Just to give you an idea of the line´s equipment: <img src="http://lh6.googleusercontent.com/__7kD_LMT1Hg/TbrNddUOE9I/AAAAAAAAAD0/-e8u1zauCO8/s640/P4297181.JPG" alt=" " /> <img src="https://az95169.vo.msecnd.net/images/roco/33221.jpg" alt=" " /> <img src="http://www.miniaturbahn.com/images/LH_Himmelstreppe-Noevog.JPG" alt=" " /> I quite like the idea of building this little layout, the only flipside of it - it´s not the US narrow gauge line, which I like so much... Ken- thanks for the info! I still need to know how much clearance you´ll need to the "obstacles"... Have a happy Sunday!
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