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I wanted to build a layout to enjoy with my kids, but we live in a rented apartment with limited space. I started building track boards that bolted together, based on hurnby geometry. This allowed me to get a circuit up and running very quickly, but also over time to add new boards and develop it into a large 4-track roundy-roundy layout with station loops and sidings! A friend was interested in a similar project, so I thought I'd put the information online (especially because I've received so many good answers to my questions from the material on RMWeb!)

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Baseboards

Making the boards

In order to make the tracks precise standard spacing at the end of the board, I used two double track level crossings, one at either end of the piece I was constructing. The level crossings, as the track, were mounted on plywood with the softwood supports The construction method was as follows: 1.   Make the softwood support. Drill holes and install furniture nuts on one side 2.   Bolt the supports to the jigs (the level crossing pieces) 3.       Cut the plywood for the piece
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