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I know what you mean about not having track too close to the edge. But when I did that paved area long long ago, I was short on space and didn't know any better. But the good news is, I am adding a 2'x2' section parallel to the paved area to expand the loading and unloading area. And I want to...

Updated Yard Well I laid half the track tonight for the new yard, and I laid out the templates to see how the rest will work. I am really happy with the way it is turning out. I took a few pics to show the progress, it isn't much but it is alot to me. First time I have laid track in over 10...

OK, that doesn't sound too bad. I figured it couldn't be that hard, or no one would do it. Once again, thanks for the tips.

I can't wait to see some progress. That is a cool track plan. Gives you a good length of continuous run in what seems to be a small space. Hope the truck shows up soon....

DAMN! I miss that show. My favorite episode was the Christmas special that included the Howitzer Tinsel Cannon. Sorry didn't mean to get off topic. Just brings back memories.:)

Thanks guys, this answered my question. And caellis, you have brought up another subject I am not sure about. What is the best way to go about drilling the hole in the bench work? Can it be done safely with the turnouts in place? Or am I going to have to pull up alot of track? I just laid...

I am getting ready to buy my under table switches and I am looking at the Tortoise because it just seems like the best option for what I need. My question is directed to those who have installed them and used them. What is the thickest plywood base these will work with? I am going to be...

I totaly aggree with needing a plan of some sort. But as I found out, last night, a good plan is more of a guidline. I spent many hours over the last week playing with different designs in RTS. Well I decided yesterday it was time to do some hands on work. So I tore up my old yard and...

Thanks guys for the helpfull links. I am going to pick up some card stock today and build a few of these to see how they turn out. This is going to save me a TON of money. And thanks jflessne for sending me those PDF's, I just need to figure out how to scale them down to N. :thumb:

Well I got tired of doing drawings and decided it was time to do some hands on work. I took a quick inventory of track, and made a run to the hobby store today. I picked up a few items, mainly flex track, roadbed and a few turnouts, and headed home. Got home and proceeded to tear up my entire so...

Unfortunatly I don't have any templates, I do have a few of each size in N-scale. I would be willing to make some measurements if that would help. This does sound like a great idea. I would be interested to know how you make them and from what material. I have decided to build a larger...

Thanks for the good words about the track plan. But I already made another version with the add on at 3x8 and a way bigger double ended yard. Not sure which one I will go with yet. Now you can have a look at the real thing. I posted some pics of the layout in the members section of the...

Hello everyone. Finally after 11 years I am getting back into N-scale model railroading. I am sooo excited I can't sleep from all of the ideas going through my mind. I built my first layout when I was about 14 with the help of a friend of the same age. It turned out pretty good, for being built...