Smallest practical N-Scale layout(s)?

[RobertInOntario]

Good on you Rob. In a way I can imagine why you opted for OO (I assume it's British outline). It broadens the mind when one takes an interest in something other than what you tend to see everyday in real life (commonplace stuff). It's why I opted for American outline. It has given me years of pleasure and a great deal of knowledge. Due to space limitations I have most often modelled in 'N'ormal gauge. I have a "TimeSaver" switching layout in HO but simply can't get around to wiring it (yet).
I'd love to see pics of your switching layout and hear of your progress with the scenery.
Errol

Errol,

Yes, I do model British outline. I'm a bit of an "Anglo-phile" (I even married a Brit!) and have visited the UK several times during the past 17 years. So, while I did not grow up watching British steam trains, etc., I've had a fascination with them over the years. I think a comedian once made a comment that the best memories are of things you never experienced! Having said that, I'd still be interested in building a layout depicting a local Canadian railway scene sometime down the road.

Here is a thread from a British forum regarding my new switching layout -- <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/71184-feedback-re-new-switching-layout/">http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index. ... ng-layout/</a><!-- m -->

If I was starting out, I'd almost certainly choose N-scale, but I inherited a nice collection of HO and 00 model trains from my Dad.

Cheers,
Rob