Here is my Marx 027 Windup Portable/Storable Layout, 34" x 43", 9.25 square feet. I have attempted to build a compact layout that would fold up and have storage for the engines and cars. The buildings, vehicles, trees and people are an attempt to look appropriate for the 1940's - 1960's when these Marx and Hafner windup trains were available as an economical alternative to electric trains. The layout is painted right on the plywood, green to simulate grass, brown for the road and gray for track ballast. I also added extra ties under the windup tubular track. Windup toy trains are a fun alternative to electric more scalelike trains. I think I have succeeded in capturing the simple toylike nature of these wonderful vintage toys from the past.
