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I have a layout plan, that I like. Part of the problem is that I am in a very space precious area. My plan is a 1.5 foot shelf going along a 6x16x7 foot wall. For my plan to work, I would need a loop to go to a lower level, so there is a continuous loop, and for 2 staging yards. I have heard you shoulden't put a turnout on a grade, so I did some measuring and at 13 feet (the absolute most I can go without having turnouts on a grade) with a 2.5% grade I only get a 4.75 (approx.)inch difference. I am thinking I would need at least a foot, maybe a foot and a half difference to be able to do anything on the staging yard. I thought about maybe a helix but me nor my dad are good carpenters, so I threw that idea out the window. I am thinking my plan needs a big revision, unless anybody can help. Thank you, <br /> Morgan M <br />PS-This is HO scale, that might help you.
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