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If it was me, I would make the bottom level the wider, and the top more narrow. If it was 5 or 6 feet tall, you wouldn't see much detail if it was 3 feet wide. If your going for a double decker, then why not make it three teer. Bottom would be 3' wide and 32" off the floor, second level would...

Hi Clark, So I did some thinkin' on yer perdicament and came up with something different. Now the first thing I want you to notice is that I have rounded out the bench work. This gives the tracks more room, and shouldn't be a problem in practice, meaning, this shouldn't be a problem accessing...

A real fine piece of work. Love the rail truck, got a close-up of that? Please :) TrainClown ;)

Shaygets, sorry to depress you. :( :oops: 88, I'll shut up now. :confused: ;) TrainClown :cool:

Hi zebod. I was at a toy fair a few years back and this fellow was selling Gobiltygoop. He had a sample of the original formula analyzed by a lab and was creating new batches for sale, as Mattel had no interest in re-producing the stuff. Shaygetz, you will kick yourself wen I tell you that...

I don't feel old, but I remember a time when there was no such thing as Attention Deficit Disorder, and if you didn't do your school work........you would get the strap! Some subjects were absolutely taboo and never talked about, like incest and child abuse. Getting beat on by your parents was...

If you are cramped for space, you may decide to get an old box trailer. I have one that is 6.5' wide and 14' long. A trailer could be parked on the property and moved when ever you like. just an idea. TrainClown ;) :wave:

Okay now. After some thought and consideration, I have come up with a new plan. Seeing as I have a trackplan for a logging layout in the bag, I'm opting for a mine theme for my switchback. I can have shorter cars and the over all biz setup takes up less room. i.e. no ponds or elaborate boom...

Thank you very much for the input, fellas. I will now try again to do something better. I like the idea of the trains passing over each other. It's true, I was more concerned with squeezing in as much track as I could, I was thinking that my structures would be just fronts mostly on the upper...

Here's the 8 foot plan.

Hello there, fellow train brains. Seems I just don't have a lot of room to build a decent layout. So I've decided to build some smaller layouts that I can move around more easily. So I like mining and I like logging and I like the idea of building a switchback railroad. This way I get lots of...

I have the same problem with my cats. They just like to knock stuff down. I'm not sure how this fits into the genetic make up of the animal or how this fits into their natural function. What did they do before they became domesticated? Knock rocks down hills to watch them roll down...

A Climax is my fave. Especially an old one that's been to the black smith's shop a few times. I love them cobled engines. TrainClown

Robin, I've been holding my breath. My heart goes out to you, and your loving family. Take heart my friend. Miracles happen every day. Back in 1973, my mom was diagnosed with cancer of the lymph gland. She had the kemo treatment and went into remission for 7 years. I understand that there...

I got a big bunch of old brass track from my dad. I'm using it to build a switching yard. The yard has 11 turn-outs and some straight sections and I am hand laying all the track as an experiment to see how I like the job. The brass is working just fine for this and the cost is right...

Well Clark, when I am creating a track plan, I don't think about cost. Unless that is one of the stipulations to consider. When dreaming of what would be possible, having a monetary ceiling could stifle the creative flow. I never expect people to use my track plans verbatim, but rather I hope it...

That toilet was designed by Rube Goleberg :D TrainClown ;)

I'll give yer track plan a try, if you give the dimentions of the bench work/space involved. TrainClown ;)

Hi, it's me again. :rolleyes: I was thinkin about the input we had on the first design, and, bein board today, decided to give it another try. this plan has a run through yard, a storage area on the 7" wing, and more spurs for industrys. No elevations in this one. What dose yall thinks? :D...

Don't forget the train ride in Stanly Park Zoo. If you happen to go to Victoria, a must see is Miniature World in the basement of the Empress Hotel. Some world class model trains there. Especially the Circus train and layout!!!! ;) TrainClown :)