In my opinion.. you can do all of the digi track planning in the world, but unless you lay it out physically first, you will regret if after you build the benchwork. So... I have designed about 10 different layouts and am currently carpet-testing them for clearances, switches (see other post), and looks. My BIG problem is the layout has to be in a three-sided corner of my basement, so it will have to have open areas in the middle for access. Another tricky problem that would never be figured out on a computer is setting the all the track clearances for the 140 L tunnel. That sucker needs a lot of room as I am finding out, and if you want to pull State cars through it, it has to be just-so or they will hit. (It's an 45 degree corner tunnel.) I painted the backdrop. I wanted a deco/vintage looking cityscape surround by mountains. Of course this layout will be ribcage high and will feature a few more vintage stations, lamps, peeps, etc. Will post more photos as I progress.
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