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QUOTE: Originally posted by tstage Bob, [#welcome] to the forum! Good to have you aboard! [:)] Feel free to ask as many questions as you need to. That's why the forum is here. I am familiar with the 101 Tracks Plans but don't know #56 right off hand. Bob, with the size room you've stated in your post, I'm afraid that the only viable layout for you with those room dimensions would be an around-the-wall layout. A 4 x 8' piece of plywood coming off the short (6'-6" or 78") wall will NOT give you adequate aisle space - i.e. only 18" on either side. Unless you are Cher, you'll need at the very minimum 24" (and preferably larger) aisles to move around comfortably. Bob, I don't want to discourage you from your original plan, but you can only work with the room that you have. For my vantage point, an around-the-wall layout for the room you have picked out is your best option. Just my [2c]s... Tom
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QUOTE: Originally posted by bob collins I model HO and an in the process of building a 6'6" X 12' layout ( #56 in the book 101 Track Plans).
QUOTE: Originally posted by Texas Zepher QUOTE: Originally posted by bob collins I model HO and an in the process of building a 6'6" X 12' layout ( #56 in the book 101 Track Plans). #56 in my first edition is the "Dayton & Northern". A double track oval with broad curves and an operation pit in the center. Is that the one? Do you have large locomotives or long cars that need those nice broad curves?