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Jonathan,

 

The 2,400 Sq-Ft ranch house we bought three years ago had a 2,200 Sq-Ft basement; totally unfinished except it had a nice 5 x 10 full bathroom already done with the inside completely finished. After much deliberation, I decided to divide it thusly:

 

Train room: 33 x 38. (There is a 9 x 20 area for guests to gather.)

Study: 12 x 22

Shop: 16 x 22

Exercise room: 12 x 12

Utility room: 10 x 12

Bathroom: 5 x 10

 

Hints (many have been voiced before)

• Make sure the basement is dry. If it is not and is not a question of leaks, dehumidifiers can help – again, if it is just a question of humidity.

• When dividing up the basement, remember that it is very handy to have a workshop close to the train room. Other rooms will come in handy as well, such as a bathroom, study, etc.

• When planning the train room size and layout, keep in mind what your objectives are, and how much time you are willing to wait until the layout is ‘finished’ to a reasonable degree from your point of view.

• Finish everything (studs, wiring, drywall, mudding, painting, ceilings, and flooring) before you start the train; even if it means painting the backdrop or pasting purchased backdrops over the freshly painted train walls.

 

Good Luck!

 

Alex

OGR Publishing, Inc., 1310 Eastside Centre Ct, Suite 6, Mountain Home, AR 72653
800-980-OGRR (6477)
www.ogaugerr.com

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