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I agree with the other submitters to this forum. Don't overplan your layout. Use the KISS principle. I wi***hat I would have read the Trackplanning for Realistic Operation book before I built my layout because a lot of relocating of track would not have been needed. Also, don't worry about having a shelf that is too narrow. If everything is landscaped nicely, visitors/operators will look at the whole layout and not the narrow shelf. Besides, I think that shelfs that are larger than 18" is a bad idea because if the layout is at eye level, it actually feels that you are sitting at the throttle of the loco when you are 2 feet away. Just remember, take your time. This is a hobby that cannot be completed in one year. A model railroad is NEVER finished. <br /> <br />Steve
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