I have a space I may be able to put a layout in that won’t interfear with anything so the better half might actually let me go ahead with it seeing as I am almost done my trial layout. So I am looking for some suggestions on maybe what to do. I would like to go more modern maybe 80’s through 00’ my space is a J that is 52"X68"X120" I am able to go with a 24" width maybe as much as 30" so I can reach the whole layout. I am open to all suggestions right now. The only thing would be I would like to go for more of an industrail base rather than passanger. But may also be interested in putting a small passanger train on it. I am also going to be using n-scale.
That’s a pretty good size space. If you’re an MR subscriber, check out the track plan data base elsewhere on this site. There’s a great selection of mid sized n scale track plans there to get your juices flowing.
Lee
Yeah, I am a subscriber and I actually have already down loaded a bunch of plans I’m looking at. I’m just looking for some suggestions. I’ve been thinking about it some more and I would like to run two main lines and possibly an express line for a small passanger train that just dead ends in a town and really doesn’t go anywhere just sort of off the layout as if it was going some where else.
If you haven’t already, check out my Beginner’s Guide. You can click to it from my signature. Takes about 5 minutes to read. Might give you some direction.
I have a couple of commuter cars on my layout. It brings in passenger service without having to make space for large passenger trains. It’s also just enough to get in the way of freight service. My layout is in a C shape. The two long sides are 8’ long, and the connecting section is 7 1/2’ long. It’s an N scale out and back switching layout set in a large metropolitan theme. I start out on one end with a yard with three different interchanges. This is placed in a large city, thus giving the impression of its importance. The train then moves to the other side of the layout where it encounters the industrial park. N scale allows me to have larger industries and longer sidings for them. Under the layout is long term food and general storage. Work with your better half and you’ll find her much more supportive of your layout. I’ve mentioned on another thread to sit down with the spouse and includer her in planning. The more she gains; the more you gain. In many instances the proper use of space under the layout can actually gain space in the house.