My NO STRESS modules
I almost quit the hobby, because I got frustrated trying to do a 10' x 10 at one time. I sold 80% of my stuff on ebay, and decided on modules, insted. I like detailing and some scratchbuilding, so I put all my efforts into this 2' x 4', and only when I'm 100% done, will I start the next one. I am no longer overwhelmed, and as simple as the finished project will be, trackplan wise, It still has operating potential without a spaghetti bowl. One of the straight track modules will be unscenic. It will be removable, so no duck-unders. I am modeling the 1950's, freelance, using a combination of PRR, B&O, P&LE, URR, and my own ficticious roadname: "Steel Valley Industrial Railroad" of Pittsburgh. (SVIR)
Electrically simple too. Red & Black for mainline 1 & 2, Green & Black for trolley, and Yellow & Orange for accessories. All tracks will have feeders soldered and the bus lines snap together with these neet little snap connectors I bought from the RC car section of the hobby store. Layout height will be 4', and modules will be connected by either clamps, or 6" thredded bolts that fit in pre-drilled holes.