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In my Large Scale tenure, I have found that the webpage has provided me with as much fun as the construction. Here is my take on Layout website standards, I'm going to cite examples and ask that you not be offended that I not include everyone: 1) Lots of photos- We should all invest in even an inexpensive digital camera for quick updates. Pictures do say thousands of words. I get a thrill of visiting your webpages and seeing your progress. In these poor and early days of my layout, I get a warm feeling living vicariously through your websites. Specially, the Aussie and British ones (lets not forget Canada). Marty C's major contributions to my lexicon of knowledge via his website continues to be my standard for domestic (US) Large scale. 2) Duality of Purpose- Every webpage should focus on two main purposes 1) Construction and Operation. The Construction focuses on the betterment of the hobby. The passing of knowledge and methods to new and old alike. Phil does and outstanding job at this. I've seen a few British pages that do an excellent job of this. Operation includes the fictional backstory (outlandish if need be or based on a prototype line). This includes an authentic fell. You have to believe that it is real and portray that feeling to the web-sters who visit. 3) Balance- I try to balance my webpage between these points. 4) Backstory- If it takes a year to solidify your backstory, or if you get new equipment and have to modify the story...so be it. I like to think that the layout exists in the "aeternal now." You can participate in Orwellianism and rewrite history at the drop of a hat. The backstory is like a "living document." Unless you have completed your railroad, this may have to happen. 5) Regular updates- Your website might have fans. I know that I make regular trips to some of your websites and am at the edge of my seat en re updates 6) Style- This is the most personal of these indicators. It is based on knowledge of computer skills et al. There are many so-called free servers (like the tripod page I use) that allow a good amount of freedom...save for the blasted internal advertizements and popup that I will now appologize for. My page opens to a front page that is based on a real railroad page I once visited, then it branches off from there. I have made a few webpages for some on the forum, I try to keep these premises in my own page. Rene, feel free to branch an article of of this is you wish. I think some of the insights into web stuff the people at Garden Railways can provide will improve the hobby.
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