09-02-2010, 08:59 AM
Justin,
You can get a lot more layout into that 10' by 14' space. One that will definitely provide more operating interest.
This is the original plan for my former 12' x 16' ft layout. Not the best of track plans but it got me started. I ended up dismantling this layout in Jan of 2009 as I wanted to expand a little more and was not entirely happy with it.
![[Image: CP_Shelf_Layout_4_2_.jpg]](http://i229.photobucket.com/albums/ee118/tetters73/CP_Shelf_Layout_4_2_.jpg)
However, I must say that I learned a lot while building this layout. It gave me a chance to experiment, try out different things and develop my track laying skills. I also found out that its true, what other more experienced modelers were saying or telling me about this hobby. The truth being that you will usually tear down and rebuild your layout at least three times before you are finally happy with it. Round two for me.
So I would say that if you are happy with your design, go ahead and build it. But I too have to agree with SL, you will get bored rather quickly by this current trackplan.
You can get a lot more layout into that 10' by 14' space. One that will definitely provide more operating interest.
This is the original plan for my former 12' x 16' ft layout. Not the best of track plans but it got me started. I ended up dismantling this layout in Jan of 2009 as I wanted to expand a little more and was not entirely happy with it.
However, I must say that I learned a lot while building this layout. It gave me a chance to experiment, try out different things and develop my track laying skills. I also found out that its true, what other more experienced modelers were saying or telling me about this hobby. The truth being that you will usually tear down and rebuild your layout at least three times before you are finally happy with it. Round two for me.
So I would say that if you are happy with your design, go ahead and build it. But I too have to agree with SL, you will get bored rather quickly by this current trackplan.