Fast forward to 2021 and I am now lucky enough to have a new space in which to build my new layout. The property that my wife and I have bought has a home and a barn situated close together. The upstairs section of the barn is where I have decided to build the layout.
The space available measures 29 feet x 14 feet with a support structure in the center for the roof. The ceiling is very low and is pitched to a height of only 5.5 feet on the sides. This has forced the decision for me to build a single level layout which I am happy with.
I have therefore designed an “around the wall” layout with a large center peninsular down the center. I have managed to include many of the design elements on the layout that I have always wanted, namely a ship to shore container facility, a grain facility, and an industrial park with a varied selection of industries that require all of the different types of freight cars.
My original intention has remained unchanged with the layout being freelanced and set in the Washington State in the year 1995.
Further details and progress about the layout build will be shared as work on the layout continues.
I have attached images that show the space before any work has commenced.
Below is the intended track plan for my new layout.
The progress that I have made so far.