Layout Sizes

[Sodj]

Too much or not, that's awesome. You'll definitely be able to lay track once you're done.

[IRONROOSTER]

One definition of a small layout that I always liked is:

If you change the track plan in one place and it affects the whole layout then it's a small layout.

Paul

[SeeYou190]

Sodj

Who knows, I may even work up the guts to post pictures!

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Please do.

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I hope you stick around through the moderation delays and join the discussions.

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-Kevin

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[RR_Mel]

Thanks Henry

 

My layout will never be finished even though I call it a smaller layout.  My worst problem is I always find something new or something that needs changing or modifying. 

 

I haven’t been able to run a train on my layout in over a year because I started a mod to install my Arduinos in my control panel.  During the up grade I’ve changed all kinds of goodies, while I’m working on it I continually find more things that need changing.

 

The Bakersfield heat doesn’t help, my layout is in our garage.  The garage is well insolated but not cooled.  I guess I should feel good because I can still work on my layout at 82, growing old definitely doesn’t help ones hobby.

 

It's suppose to be cooling off and when it does I’m really going it get after it.  I hope to have my Small Layout back running before Christmas.   

 

As for the size of ones layout it really doesn't mmake a difference as long as one is happy with it.  I used to feel bad because my layout was so small compared to some of the layouts shown on this Forum but there is no way I could have anything larger than I have.  The only thing missing on my layout is the ability to run two trains simultaneously.  When I designed and built my layout DCC wasn't in my future nor was having dozens of locomotives.

 

Plan ahead!!!!

Mel

 

 

My Model Railroad   

http://melvineperry.blogspot.com/

 

Bakersfield, California

 

I'm beginning to realize that aging is not for wimps.

 

[Deacongeof]

Hi Sodj,

I too model in N scale, and am currently building a layout that is essentially a large rectangle, 12 feet by 42 inches. I don't consider this "large" or "small" but for me, it's "right."  I've attempted to build a room-sized layout, only to never get it beyond the plywood central phase, and then have to rip it up to move.  Conversely, I'd not be satisfied with a 4x8 sheet of plywood - it's a matter of preference, vision, finances, time, and how long you hope the layout lasts (I've learned I have to have a sectional layout that can move when I do).

The key is: what do you want to accomplish, and what would you be willing to surrender (no one can have everything they want)?  John Armstrong's old key of Givens and Druthers is a decent tool for prioritizing.  Also, Lance Mindheim's blog offers some good advice on how to determine what's right for you.

Good luck!