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start on a flat 4x8 or just cross the Rubicon?
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I'm getting back in after about 25 years. My last layout was 4x8 HO TYCO :) I started out this time with an "L" shape from 2 hollow core dorrs, becasue I already had them. But after much web surfung and asking a lot of questions, I'm going with a Shelf based "N" Scale layout. I get's me out of the 4x8 box and gives me a layout at 52" high. At that height it looks more realistic, and is easier on my already bad back. Currently it's (2) 10' x 2' sections arranged in an "L" I'm building it in such a way that allow for further expansion later of either end or the middle, and it is also removable which is important because right now I'm in a 2 bedroom apt, and I know it will be moved. I'm going with 1x3" benchwork, supported by Home Depot 18" brackets, topped off with 1" foam. On top of this I'm using Woodland Scenics Foam Grades and Risers. Theres my 2cents. You may want to build a simple door based layout to let you run trains and try out ideas, then progess to something more permanent and larger. Let us konw what you decide. There are a boatloat of good ideas on these boards. Many have gone before and have the scars and the trophies to show. Dave
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