Edit post

Edit your reply below.

Post Body
Enter your post below.
If you are limited to the 4 x8 with no possibility of expansion then you have to live with certain rules of thumb.  In general you will be restricted to 50' or so long freight cars, 4 axle diesels, and shorter steam engines and short passenger cars like the ones Athearn made.  Of course there are exceptions to the above - but once you stray away from the above rules of thumb you are taking a risk that the equipment won't fit.  There is plenty of equipment that will fit on a 4x8 - you just have to be more dilligent. You also should consider - even though you don'y hae the room now- you may have it in the future - so that you can consider purchasing, if not running larger equipment on your home layout - this is why the make club and friend's layouts :)
Tags (Optional)
Tags are keywords that get attached to your post. They are used to categorize your submission and make it easier to search for. To add tags to your post type a tag into the box below and click the "Add Tag" button.
Add Tag

Update Reply

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Model Railroader Newsletter See all

Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!