QUOTE: Originally posted by SamIam89 Perhaps this thread would be more accurate if the poll would have been in square feet. THen every layout size is covered, since there are very few "rectangular" layouts once you pass 4x8. Such as: 1-32 sq ft 33-48 sq ft 49-64 sq ft 65-80 sq ft 81-100 sq ft 101-140 sq ft 141-165 sq ft 166-190 sqft
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QUOTE: Originally posted by AggroJones QUOTE: Originally posted by SamIam89 Perhaps this thread would be more accurate if the poll would have been in square feet. THen every layout size is covered, since there are very few "rectangular" layouts once you pass 4x8. Such as: 1-32 sq ft 33-48 sq ft 49-64 sq ft 65-80 sq ft 81-100 sq ft 101-140 sq ft 141-165 sq ft 166-190 sqft In that case, my layout would be only 46 sq ft. [:(] Lately I've been thinking of ways to increase the travelling distance of my layout, while still allowing me and all my stuff to exist in the same small bedroom. I wi***o design a layout that totals about 60 square feet of space and send around the walls. That means it will cut across the door. I'm not a large man, so a duck under wouldn't be much a problem for me. We'll see.
QUOTE: Originally posted by vsmith 8 feet by 20 feet It too big AND too small. At 8' x 20' it eats up a big part of a 20' x 20' garage, I can still get the car into it but its tight. At G gauge, 1/2" scale, its WAY TOO SMALL. If you see the plan it looks like something from Carl Arnets Micro-Layout pages. Basically its an oval with a small yard at each end, with access ailse's to reach switches and sidings. All the benchwork is done all the track is layed. but I'm still fighting the battle of space out there finding room for all the junk we seam to accumulate these days while accomodating the layout as well.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by wmlurgan My layout is 35x24. It is modeled after the WMRY Lurgan Branch in the 50-60s which ran through my town. Total miles is 30 miles and is detailed exactly as it was in that period. Thank heavens I was a kid in those days to be able to recall where what was along with a few photos of areas taken years before the rails were removed in my town. The last part of this railroad is being finished now (background). Actual photos printed, cut out and glued to the background board serve to finish off the scenery. I started out with a 20x24 years ago in the Pennsy line also in my town. Good Luck to all you guys and your railroads....
QUOTE: Originally posted by leichner It's not the size that counts, it's how you use it, no, it's how you build it, or, never mind, size is everything.
QUOTE: Originally posted by CBQ_Guy QUOTE: Originally posted by leichner It's not the size that counts, it's how you use it, no, it's how you build it, or, never mind, size is everything. It's how you operate it...
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QUOTE: Originally posted by darth9x9 I am planning a 3000 sq ft layout with the potential to go to 5000 sq ft. with our two additions. The Chessie empire will live again! BC