TrainHead posted:I have room that is 11 x18. I will be using Atlas track and I want at least two main lines with at least 72 minimum radius, I want a turn table, a yard, industrial area, lumber area, and a small town. I like the design of the Black Diamond Railroad. I know Chrismas has passed but this is my wish list. I am not good at track planning. Thanks!
Hi TrainHead,
Ok, how about some space utilization planning? The Black Diamond Railway is 32' x 16' on a single table. That would have 96' of one loop around the perimeter. If you went around the walls, 24" wide, your space would provide a 58' run. Other elements would need to be on a peninsula or slightly wider table.
A walk-around table with a scant 30" walkway would leave a 5' x 12' space for a table in your room. A larger table against two walls creates reach problems that require crawling under or setting a table height at 40" + to minimize the pain.
Think about how you would like to see it in the room and consider the construction and operation.
Then some layout designs can be created.
