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Reply to "Am I making a mistake by mixing different makers, tracks together?"

SilverChief posted:

My Dream Layout - Phase One - Recreate the the competitive run between the 20th Century Limited and the Broadway Limited. Include the scenic run up the Hudson for the 20th and the "Broadway" and Horseshoe Curve of the PRR.  Include the side by side race into Chicago Union Station. Phase Two - Super Chief and the California Zephyr.

Before you decide on track, how big is your planned layout? The only reason I am asking is that your "recreations above" are certainly all the classic ones but I would think to replicate would take up a lot of real estate.

You need to be honest with yourself too. A large layout to recreate the above is not cheap....

If you have room for a larger layout to accomplish the above, I would consider scrapping the short sections of tubular track and going flex. You will have thousands of joints with the sectional stuff.

If this is one of your first layouts, I recommend starting out small to avoid getting overwhelmed. Get used to working with the materials required for a layout. I have seen too many dreams get dashed by starting out "too big" and never finishing due to the shear size of the project.

Not trying to be harsh, just adding my 50 years of experience and also my two cents for whatever that is worth.

Donald

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

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