General Discussion (Model Railroader)

 I have a 5X12 ho scale layout that only really has a 2 track mainline with 1 siding. As you can tell it gets boring after a while so Im wondering if anyone wants to come up with a new track plan for me as im terrible at planning and need the creative input of others. I use E-z track with minimum 22" radius turns, those are the only design limits. For whoever helps me, have fun with this!

BigBlueConrail:

 I have a 5X12 ho scale layout that only really has a 2 track mainline with 1 siding. As you can tell it gets boring after a while so Im wondering if anyone wants to come up with a new track plan for me as im terrible at planning and need the creative input of others. I use E-z track with minimum 22" radius turns, those are the only design limits. For whoever helps me, have fun with this!

It's kind of hard to design a track plan, when you haven't said what you want your layout to do. All you have said is what you don't want!

-George

 I think what he's saying is that he wants something new. It would be nice to have a bit of input though, for example, are there any features (industries, scenery, etc) that you just have got to have?

You might try looking around in the Model Railroader trackplan database. 

http://www.trains.com/mrr/default.aspx?c=tp&id=93

Good luck!

BigBlueConrail:

I have a 5X12 ho scale layout that only really has a 2 track mainline with 1 siding. As you can tell it gets boring after a while

Im wondering if anyone wants to come up with a new track plan for me as im terrible at planning and need the creative input of others. I use E-z track with minimum 22" radius turns, those are the only design limits.

 Sorry I wasnt so specific. In terms of operations I need continuous running with switching and when I say "boring" i mean I am tired of just watching my trains go around in circles constantly.

 One thing that may help is show us what you all ready have. Point you what you like and don't like. Are you DCC? With a 5 x 12 you could run two trains at the same time, may be that would spices things up for you.

 More details will net you better answers.

            Cuda Ken

Try looking here for ideas:

http://www.atlasrr.com/Code100web/index.htm

  Cuda, I do run two trains at a time lol I have a 2 track mainline. I do have DCC though.

BigBlueConrail:

when I say "boring" i mean I am tired of just watching my trains go around in circles constantly.