"Enlarging and flipping the dogbone indention to the control side would open the center into a "valley" of sorts. Careful or you might leave yourself railing stock in curves.
If you are over 3.5' deep to the wall you should consider a hatch. It can even have track on it."
Thanks! Yes - I'm considering a lift out section in front - not sure I can work in a hatch or not... going to have to play a bit to see.
The more I think about this - I'm very much leaning more toward a more traditional 1950's "toy" style layout with some semi-scale areas if I decide to experiment. That being said - access may not be as big of a concern if I'm not spending hours leaning over the layout ballasting and doing scenery...
Last night I was looking at some simple older layouts that just used a green base mat - and thatsnot a bad way to go for the time being while I'm figuring things out.
I like the idea about using the felt pads! I've used stick on felt in various widths off a roll in the past - could just cut to the size of the metal ties and then hot-glue underneath... hmmm..
One thing you guys will learn about me quickly - I jump in with both feet most of the time... as such, I already ordered track and switches last night... lol! I'll start pulling up fastrack over the weekend. (Bracing for the screams of pain from fastrack fans!)
