Design Layout #1

[Martin G]

Since I am limited to a space that is roughly 10'X6' to build a layout in i have been working on a few designs. I have a design that would allow the entire layout to be pulled from the wall for servicing. I designed these v groove wheels to ride on a v groove track that would be bolted to the floor. If I dont use the v groove track design i will need to use lift-outs. What do you guys think.

[TrainNut]

Interesting. I like it. I bolted casters underneath my layout so I could pull it away from the wall. It's something like 9' x 10' in an L shape and they work well.

[Eastern Roads]

Looks like a pretty decent arrangement that shouldn't get old on you! I'm guessing you're doing N Scale, right?

[TallDude]

I'm guessing HO scale since its in the HO Scale forum.

I like the design, lots of room for scenery and a little operation.

[ak-milw]

It's a decent looking plan, what type of road are you thinking of modeling? industry, logging, mining?

[Martin G]

Hi guys, thanks for the input. The layout will be HO scale with some light industry and possably a small town due to its size i dont want to overdue it. It will be part CNJ, PRR and my own RR i made up a while back called the Cedar Creek RR. I have a number of CNJ and PRR locos i painted from undecorated kits. I have a few SW units and a 44 tonner done up in the green & white CEDAR CREEK RR colors. If things go the way I hope, construction of the layout should begin in about 8 weeks.

[ak-milw]

Sounds good Martin, Try and get some pic's in here as you go!!

[Martin G]

I will be building my frame work out of 1X6 pine glued and screwed with 16" spacing and blocking. The rizers will be pine and plywood. The roadbed will be 3/4" plywood and the scenery will be built on insulation foam board. The track and switches will be code 83. I also dont know if i will run DC or DCC, (dont know anything about DCC) All my other RR's were DC.

My questions are:
1. What to use under the track (cork or whatever)

2. What switch motors due you guys use or suggest?

[TallDude]

Sounds like a good plan, Martin. The 3/4" will definitely prevent any warping from occurring.

1. I would use cork underneath the track for a prototypical appearance.

2. I would use tortoise switch machines mounted underneath the layout where you need electrified switches and hand throws everywhere else, but that is just me.

[ak-milw]

What TallDude said!!