N Scale - planning river(s) on a 3 1/2 X 5 layout. Would like suggestions on approximate width of a river on layout of this size.
Thanks. Sid
Rather like asking, "How long is a string?"
You could have a river half the width of the long side of your layout all the way across, and make it a home for two long bridges (and not much else.)
You could have a wide river on one side (with a swing or lift bridge) and switch the smallcraft harbor (fishing boats) from the other side.
At the opposite extreme you could model a glorified rain ruvulet and get it past the tracks through a soda straw pretending to be a culvert.
If you were modeling my neck of the cactus your 'river' would be a concrete channel with a little bit of sand and trash on the bottom. Water flows when it rains - and we have 330+ sunny days a year. Roads and rail lines are supported by big concrete boxes in parallel rows.
Final answer? It all depends on what YOU want the layout to look like.
Chuck
How long is a string? Got to laugh and not even finish reading the statement.