04-03-2009, 12:09 AM
Okay, nowwwwww let's get a little carried away! I've been thinking about adding another layout on top of this one. If I put the TOT (top of table) for the N scale layout at 37", do you think I would have enough room in between if I put an HOn3 on top of that with its TOT at 57"? I would have to put some lighting underneath the HOn3 to illuminate the N and I would probably support some of the weight of the HOn3 with cables suspended from the ceiling. How about some graphics to clear up this chaos a little bit?
The grey underneath is the expanse of the future N scale layout I will be building. The green stuff could be the HOn3. I have not played with a track plan hardly at all but rather drew in a few quick 18"R circles for reference sake. It does not have to pop out in the living room like the N scale does below but it could be neat if it did. However, I'm not sure how to tie it back into the layout once it comes back into the room on the right side... another bridge? Hmmmm...
![[Image: HOn3.jpg]](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g151/TrainNut/HOn3.jpg)
Annnnnnnd a profile view might help as well so here she goes...
![[Image: profile.jpg]](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g151/TrainNut/profile.jpg)
HOn3 operations would be very simple. I only have one engine and a few cars and all I'm really looking for is a complicated loop with a couple sidings here and there for interest sake. Thoughts? I also just gave some thought as to trying to reach the back corners of the HOn3. I think that might be a bit much of a reach for that height. Hmmmmmmmmm....
The grey underneath is the expanse of the future N scale layout I will be building. The green stuff could be the HOn3. I have not played with a track plan hardly at all but rather drew in a few quick 18"R circles for reference sake. It does not have to pop out in the living room like the N scale does below but it could be neat if it did. However, I'm not sure how to tie it back into the layout once it comes back into the room on the right side... another bridge? Hmmmm...
Annnnnnnd a profile view might help as well so here she goes...
HOn3 operations would be very simple. I only have one engine and a few cars and all I'm really looking for is a complicated loop with a couple sidings here and there for interest sake. Thoughts? I also just gave some thought as to trying to reach the back corners of the HOn3. I think that might be a bit much of a reach for that height. Hmmmmmmmmm....