03-09-2010, 12:44 PM
Hmm... I don't know if I can think of ten each, but I have a few. Likes and Dislikes.
Like
1) Large Boat or Harbor Scene not just centered around the RR. I am facinated by sailing ships in particular, a nice sized pier with several sailing ships would be the ultimate in scenery indulgence as far as a non industry, non railroad focal point. Give the guests something else to look at other then the trains.
2) Hand laid track. I just like the look of it. Plus, a larger layout might allow me to indulge in more complex pieces like a quad diamond crossing...it would be cool to see trains roll through a hand laid piece like that.
3) Large urban scene with highway overpasses, lights, cars, elevated track in some areas, very dense crowded city feel.
4) Buildings at the perimeter that are cut away views. I am always impressed when people model building interiors, to get a sneak peak at what is "going on" inside a structure is neat. Not so much as to overdo it though.
5) Detailed and weathered rolling stock and motive power, nothing just right out of the box. I agree that a personal touch just makes things better and more interesting.
Dislikes
1) Be larger then my current layout....
BUT not so big it takes up the entire basement of the house. Large-ish would be nice though.
2) Have turnouts that are # 7 and up. Due to space constraints I went with #5's and although I'm happy with them I'd like larger turnouts if I had the time, money and space to build a large layout.
3) Radii no smaller then 24"
hmm...can't think of many more...I'm sure other folks here will have some interesting insights for me to steal from. LOL!!!
Like
1) Large Boat or Harbor Scene not just centered around the RR. I am facinated by sailing ships in particular, a nice sized pier with several sailing ships would be the ultimate in scenery indulgence as far as a non industry, non railroad focal point. Give the guests something else to look at other then the trains.
2) Hand laid track. I just like the look of it. Plus, a larger layout might allow me to indulge in more complex pieces like a quad diamond crossing...it would be cool to see trains roll through a hand laid piece like that.
3) Large urban scene with highway overpasses, lights, cars, elevated track in some areas, very dense crowded city feel.
4) Buildings at the perimeter that are cut away views. I am always impressed when people model building interiors, to get a sneak peak at what is "going on" inside a structure is neat. Not so much as to overdo it though.
5) Detailed and weathered rolling stock and motive power, nothing just right out of the box. I agree that a personal touch just makes things better and more interesting.
Dislikes
1) Be larger then my current layout....
BUT not so big it takes up the entire basement of the house. Large-ish would be nice though. 2) Have turnouts that are # 7 and up. Due to space constraints I went with #5's and although I'm happy with them I'd like larger turnouts if I had the time, money and space to build a large layout.
3) Radii no smaller then 24"
hmm...can't think of many more...I'm sure other folks here will have some interesting insights for me to steal from. LOL!!!