Mallard4468 posted:Congrats for planning ahead.
My 2 cents, which is worth every penny...
30" is a long way to reach to a window. Even if you don't expect to need to open/close it, you will still need to clean it, and it may eventually need to be repaired/replaced (even new houses have defects).
Rust problems with your FasTrack were likely environmental, which hopefully won't exist in the new space. Not criticizing your choice of track, but switching brands/types is unlikely to prevent rust.
If the bridge across the opening is fixed in place, it will create access issues for less-mobile people, and it will probably be bumped by visitors. Can you make it removable?
The switch in the upper-right corner appears to create an access issue, between the reach and having a tunnel in front of it.
Good points, thank you for taking the time to respond!
My original plan used a 24" reach along the back section in front of the windows, and the center access space was 72" by 36". I am concerned about access to the windows and that section will have another purpose as well. I plan to store my IKEA stereo console (71"w x 16"d x 19"h ) under the layout. I'll be test fitting as I build and will make modifications as needed.
To get trains running ASAP once the bench work is built, this track plan uses the track pieces I already have. I fully expect it will change, maybe drastically once I start actually using the space.
I modded my layout drawing to show "Removable Swing Down Section". May start with removable and morph into swing down.
Yes that upper right switch could be a issue. I did save a version without the two switches that make the right side an independent loop. Gotta love SCARM for making it so easy.
Thanks!
