Well people in my usual stupid ways of wording things.. If you had 8x4 ft to work with what plan would you use? Its going to be industrial, and era DMAS.. one level? 2? post any you have in this size or mail them to me and I will throw them up on a site.. thanks
I used the plan from "Atlas- Nine N Scale Railroads"... I used the "Atlantic Longhaul.. it uses a 4x8 sheet, with the middle cut out, like a u-shape. This makes it easy to reach accross the entire layout. The piece you cut out is used for an uppert level... it's a great layout. ------------------ espee2 Home: www.tunnel13.com layout: SP's Newberg Branch in N scale
Hey, 4 by 8 space. If you need help, I am VERY good at designing small layouts. I would go for a 2 leveled on. I have before designed a layout with 2 levesls, 3 track yard, loco maintnence facility, AND with room 4 Walthers ADM grain, while still keeping a 11" radius minimum! Email me! ------------------ Cya own the line! The one and ONLY Dash!!
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Dash: Hey, 4 by 8 space. If you need help, I am VERY good at designing small layouts. I would go for a 2 leveled on. I have before designed a layout with 2 levesls, 3 track yard, loco maintnence facility, AND with room 4 Walthers ADM grain, while still keeping a 11" radius minimum! Email me! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I would love a 11" radius.min. the one I made has several 9-3/4" some 11" and some 19", and all #4 turnouts. where were you in 1997! ------------------ espee2 Home: www.tunnel13.com layout: SP's Newberg Branch in N scale
How about 4 by 6 foot? I've got a very small space for a layout, and this summer I'll be laying track. I designed the layout using XtrkCad for Kato Unitrack. I'd love to hear your comments. The diagonal line across the layout is a backdrop. Ed Harrison [This message has been edited by ten87 (edited 07 June 2000).]
If I had a 4x8 sheet to work with, I would start by ripping it in half lengthwise resulting with two 2x8 sheets. Then I would make a shelf type L shaped layout extending 10 feet along on wall and 8 feet along the other. The resulting layout would permit easy access and a number of potential configurations. Best of all a shelf type layout provides more efficient use of space than a table type layout. ------------------ The future of N Scale's lookin so bright I gotta wear shades!! [This message has been edited by Grantha (edited 07 June 2000).]
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Grantha: If I had a 4x8 sheet to work with, I would start by ripping it in half lengthwise resulting with two 2x8 sheets. Then I would make a shelf type L shaped layout extending 10 feet along on wall and 8 feet along the other. The resulting layout would permit easy access and a number of potential configurations. Best of all a shelf type layout provides more efficient use of space than a table type layout. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I should have said I want more exciting than a loop... I want excitement, or am in Sliders and slid into some virtual world where dreams come true? Am I dreaming?? I dunno what I want anymore...
An 8x4 on 2 levels is asking for trouble with a capital T... unless you have 3' long arms! Also, you would have to allow for the transition from lower to upper and vice versa. Grantha's suggestion is one I would have made as well, if you have the space to spare. Gary.
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ten87: How about 4 by 6 foot? I've got a very small space for a layout, and this summer I'll be laying track. I designed the layout using XtrkCad for Kato Unitrack. I'd love to hear your comments. The diagonal line across the layout is a backdrop. Ed Harrison [This message has been edited by ten87 (edited 07 June 2000).]<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Why cut it down to 4x6? Just streach the plan to 4x8 and have more railroad! ------------------ RAILROADING-TO-THE-MAX, Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Style! Brent Tidaback, Member #234
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by virtual-bird: I should have said I want more exciting than a loop...<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Since we're only talking four by eight feet, you don't have the opportunity for much more than derivations of a loop, or switching back and forth. Unless... Here's an idea. You could cut a hole in the middle of the sheet of plywood just larger than your head. Mount the plywood at a good height so you can sit comfortably with your head in the hole. And then by carfully adjusting the rotation of a swivel chair so that it matches the speed of the passing train, you can achieve relative motion so that it would appear that your train is continuing on a straight path much longer than the sheet of plywood would allow. Ed Harrison
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Maxwell Plant: Why cut it down to 4x6? Just streach the plan to 4x8 and have more railroad! <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> I'd love to, but I have to mount the table on wheels so I can "park it" in a niche of the garage and wheel it out when I want to run trains. Ed Harrison
I like that 4 by 6, but agree that it should be able to be stretched the other 2 feet easily. 4 by 8 is a GREAT N scale size, especially for a starter, or some one who would like more practice! (Like me ) Happy Railroading! Dane N. ------------------ TAMR2860-AKA BC Rail King TAMR2860@Canada.com for TAMR info. To send a general TRAIN! E-Mail send to BCRailKing@Canada.com AIM me at TAMR2860!
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ten87: Since we're only talking four by eight feet, you don't have the opportunity for much more than derivations of a loop, or switching back and forth. Unless... Here's an idea. You could cut a hole in the middle of the sheet of plywood just larger than your head......... <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Way too funny Some people seem to have way too much time on their hands Matt
Designing tips for small layouts: Make use of the curve sections on turnouts. Using them on the mainline allows you to create a turnout on a curve. This can be used for filling up layout corners with spurs. The center is a nice place for a small spur yard. Use backdrops or cliffs and a upper level for viewblocks. ------------------ Cya own the line! The one and ONLY Dash!!
<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Grantha: If I had a 4x8 sheet to work with, I would start by ripping it in half lengthwise resulting with two 2x8 sheets. Then I would make a shelf type L shaped layout extending 10 feet along on wall and 8 feet along the other. The resulting layout would permit easy access and a number of potential configurations. Best of all a shelf type layout provides more efficient use of space than a table type layout. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> The L shaped layout would not be a simple loop if you plan well. There is also considerable switching opportunity should you strategically place towns along the shelves. I had a 4x8 layout before as I'm sure many others have had. It is a real real estate hog and 48 inches is way to far to reach across so you have to have it accessible from all four sides. I would really discourage any one (and especially in N scale) from building such a layout. [This message has been edited by Grantha (edited 11 June 2000).]
