since switching to N scale back in January 2006, i have yet to build a layout. i have built an N-Trak module and drawn up plans for several layouts, but have yet to do anything with them. we are planning on moving at some point, and that has really kept me from doing anything - our plan is to move in the Spring/Summer of 2008.
i have scraped all my layout plans since they were not something that would be easily moved. i'm contemplating building a 3'x7' layout for the 5'x8' corner of the family room. i was looking at the Mohawk Valley plan that Lou Sassi had published in the mid 90's. Dave Vollmer has built up a layout using a slight modification of that plan when he was looking for something to replace his first layout.
here is the modified trackplan:
here is the switching layout i have been tinkering with - the diamond would have to be custom built, so i might not include it.:
i already have the basics of the switching layout benchwork - my 1'x8' HO switching layout would be the foundation for the new layout. i really want to get started with something, and the easiest thing to build up would be the switching layout, but having a continuous run would add interest for both myself and my son.
i just want to build SOMETHING at this point - who knows when we'll end up moving since the housing market isn't as hot as a year ago.
-steve
You might be able to easily include the diamond. It can be done if you are using Atlas code55 track. Here's a pic of a similar diamond on my (far from finished) layout:
[img width= height=]http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u293/fieromike/100_0647.jpg[/img]
Mike
