This is the “Givens and Druthers” that the late John Armstrong used when designing layouts for people. It’s a very useful way to clarify your thoughts about what you want to do with your model railroad.
Givens and Druthers
(Railroad Name)
Scale:
Gauge: (Std, Narrow)
Prototype: (the railroad you want to model)
Relative Emphasis: (move the V)
|______________________V_______________________|
Track/Operation ....................................................Scenic realism
|_________________________V____________________|
Mainline Running .......................................................... Switching
Operation Priorities: (rearrange as required)
Eye Level (Owner) ___In.
Givens and Druthers
(Railroad Name)
Scale:
Gauge: (Std, Narrow)
Prototype: (the railroad you want to model)
Era:
Region:
Railroad:
Space:Region:
Railroad:
Describe Space e.g. basement. Provide diagram showing Overhead clearances and any obstructions or limitations.
Governing Rolling Stock: (Biggest planned)
Relative Emphasis: (move the V)
|______________________V_______________________|
Track/Operation ....................................................Scenic realism
|_________________________V____________________|
Mainline Running .......................................................... Switching
Operation Priorities: (rearrange as required)
- Passenger Train Switching
- Helper District Operations
- Main-Line Passenger Train Operation
- Long Freight Train Operations
- Engine Terminal Movements
- Local Freight Operations
Eye Level (Owner) ___In.