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I would not go that far to state there is an animosity towards the 4 by 8 layout. There are some major drawbacks to it that need to be considered: <ul> <li>Actual space requirement is much larger, a minimum foot print of 6 by 12 is required to be able to reach "all corners" - that amount of space could see a much better use</li> <li>Limited to sharp radii curves</li> <li>Difficult to add realistic scenery</li> <li>Limited in operations</li> </ul> Just because 4 by 8 is a standard size for sheets of plywood does not make it a good size for a layout. There is nothing "wrong" in building a 4 by 8 layout. They can be nicely done and very rewarding to build - just take a look at Rick Van Laar´s layout featured in the Feb. 2011 issue of MR.  But why not to attempt to make something good even better by choosing a different footprint?
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