12-28-2010, 09:15 AM
Well, it is possible to set up a two sided 4x8 for some operational possibilities. Here is e.g. a track plan with a central divider, based on the classic Redwing plan, that allows a shortline to interchange with another railroad, and serve two small sites - a town and an industry:
http://www.layoutvision.com/id49.html
Of course - a 4x8 with a central viewblock splitting it into two scenes which both will be worked will take up at least 8 x 10 feet of floor space. Not a given that that is the most optimal use of space in a small room - say average bedroom size or smaller. On the other hand a 4x8 (or better yet a 5 x 9) will probably work just fine if the layout space you have available is the type of spot where you could have put a ping-pong table - i.e. somewhere in the middle of the floor of a basement den or some such place.
Smile,
Stein
http://www.layoutvision.com/id49.html
Of course - a 4x8 with a central viewblock splitting it into two scenes which both will be worked will take up at least 8 x 10 feet of floor space. Not a given that that is the most optimal use of space in a small room - say average bedroom size or smaller. On the other hand a 4x8 (or better yet a 5 x 9) will probably work just fine if the layout space you have available is the type of spot where you could have put a ping-pong table - i.e. somewhere in the middle of the floor of a basement den or some such place.
Smile,
Stein