Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
Here is a response from the Atlas forum; basically it echoes the above: Well, in Texas, he's got to have an air conditioner in there. Just to give an example to those not familiar with the weather here -- It was 111 degrees today in Dallas. Inside a sealed shed it would be over 150 degrees. And it will likely get in the teens in winter, so a heater is necessary too. Building a layout in those kind of conditions in an uninsulated room will certainly not be easy. But I know I'd have given it a shot if my parents had gave me a shed at that age. You'll definently need to make the space liveable before any real layout work can begin. If the shed has a window, that's perfect for an airconditioner. If it doesn't, he'll have to cut a hole in the wall of the shed and likely brace it a little, as a shed's walls really aren't very load-bearing. An small air conditioner can probably be had for $100 at a garage sale. A heater, maybe $50, and not nearly as crucial as the A/C. Not trying to be negative, having a shed would be great. Just being realistic, as it's not only important for track and layout to have good temperatures, but it's necessary to really enjoy your hobby. No one wants to bake, literally, when working on their trains
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag

Update Reply

Subscriber & Member Login

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!

Subscriber & Member Login

Edit post

Post Body

Tags (Optional)

Subscriber & Member Login

Users Online

Search the Community