DoubleDAZ posted:Victor D posted:My main concerns are that I have too much going on in the space given and that there will be too much train/track action to leave room for ample scenery. Any thoughts and suggestions regarding any part of my current design would be greatly appreciated as I am new to this forum and typically get stuck inside my head!
I agree with Mike, but only to a point. I'm a runner in that I take no pleasure in switching cars around, dropping them off and picking them up from make-believe destinations, etc. I like to watch multiple trains run in opposite directions, over/under each other, etc. However, I also like somewhat realistic scenery, whether it be a crowded cityscape or the country side between faux destinations. but that has to be tempered by the available space.
Hi Dave,
I am a loop runner myself and love to just railfan the trains as they go around. I agree with you and Mike that there is too much going on in this space, I got too excited because I've never had an unfinished basement with open space at my disposal. I was really hoping to step up to the scale train models and run some better detailed pieces, but with a plan like this it seems to not be feasible to have a good track/scenery balance.
I think what I'm going to do is see if I can't come up with a larger layout plan since there is a lot more space than just the 16'x10' that way I can run the higher end stuff. If that doesn't work out I'll either simplify the plan here or downsize the curve radii and stick to the Railking stuff I have already. I really have no issue with this dimension table since I'll be able to walk around all sides of it.
Just a plan in progress for now and I really appreciate your perspective on the track plan itself too.
- Victor
