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    Finally, my first layout - any advice appreciated...

    Geez, you guys are a wealth of knowledge.... I also wondered if I was biting off more than I can chew, but, I think if I work in small sections, I will be OK. I have actually built two smaller layouts for my nephew. I have just finally gotten to a point in my life where I can build my own...
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    Finally, my first layout - any advice appreciated...

    David, There is a small 18" service door which opens IN to the room (allows access to my water meter). There is a doorway out of the room into an unfinished bathroom right next to where the long straight section is. Greg, In theory, I could cut a hole in the wall and do a loop to connect...
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    Finally, my first layout - any advice appreciated...

    DT, Unfortunately, you are reading it correctly. Originally, I had the layout designed as an around the room type of layout, but due to a door opening on the bottom of the layout (as pictured), I decided to try to compress it to 11'6" by 8', which is how I came up with what I did. Do you...
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    Finally, my first layout - any advice appreciated...

    Guys and Gals, I am currently 36 years old and finally get to start on a layout for my HO collection that I have always dreamed about as a kid. Currently, I have a 11' 6" by 10' 8" area to build a layout. The theme is Erie Lackawanna (no specific place) in the late 60s early 70s in a...