i found this layout on the atlaso website. i need you help changing it over to gargraves or ross tack. also my layout is 11'8 x 8 so i will need to scale it down just a little.http://www.atlaso.com/O%203Rai...%20web/pages/O27.htm
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IT's a Nice layout but IT would be even better if the yard extended OVER the curvy main line. Possibly by John Armstrong's design of raising the yard 3" and lowering the main 3"?
i need you help changing it over to gargraves or ross tack. also my layout is 11'8 x 8 so i will need to scale it down just a little.
You don't need to change anything with ross track since Ross has the same curvature as atlas O's. Most of gargraves is flextrack so one would have to bend gargraves to fit.
where can i find john armstrongs design
That layout is already pretty crammed into the space. When they say minimum table size, they really mean it. I don't think elevation changes are going to help get more in.
What are you willing to give up? You are already 3 feet short. The track manufacturer isn't really the issue. Do you need those wide curves? If you don't, part of the 3' can be made up there.
Something else to think about: With an 8' deep table, do you have room to walk all the way around? Or is one or more side(s) against the wall?
You should be able to work off what you have. Count the curves and switches and get enough 28" straights to fill in and you've got it.
