7x1 foot HO Palmetto Spur Variation

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Larry,

Just to way in on this discussion, I think that when you look at the plan, there is no need to have the background structures as deep as shown. Why not shallow profile the structures against the wall and actually increase the width of the structure in the foreground? You have one rear structure taking 6 inches of depth and the other three inches. Since there are no tracks leading into the rear structures, depth is not a key element. The edges of the rear buildings will most likely be scenic making their
actual depth hidden. Even if Mike decides to leave the structure on the edge of the layout, it would appear more credible to have a structure with depth in the foreground than against the wall.

If Mike wants to use the 12 width, there is no reason strip wood could not be added down the line to the exterior edge to build out the depth at a later date.

Larry B.

Here's the basic layout for a Palmetto Spur Variation in 7x1 feet. The track is Atlas Code 83 Snap Track with 18 inch Radius Snap Switches. Cheap and easy.