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Mine is combo of 2 and 3. My last layout had lots of hidden staging, 2 levels and grades so I worked the whole thing out down to the exact track piece count. Mocked it up full size in cardboard, which showed me what didn't work. I was very happy with the results. The plan did exactly what I had envisioned it doing at the time. There were some revisions as I went along, but nothing major. I completely finished, sceniked and detailed this layout (L shaped 16'x4' -3'X9'). The problem was that my idea of what a layout should do changed over time. Revisions to the layout weren't possible so I had to tear it down and start over. The new layout is a double deck (22'X13') with a third level for hidden staging. Planning for this one has taken about 4 months using templates and paper. I am now ready to mock it up in the space to make sure it works. I have a friend who has a single main Narrow guage layout who changes his track plan as he scenics his way around the room. I feel it is harder to take this approach when there are multiple decks involved that must match perfectly in spots in order for the layout to work at all.. Guy
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