Hi all,
This is my first attempt at building a layout. I would appreciate any and all tips on designing and building a layout.
I've already built the baseboards and there is not much room for expansion - baseboards are J-shaped (joints in red) with a fiddle yard not shown. The main scenic area is 11'6" long and 20" wide. I'm using Peco Code 75, the layout will be DC, points will be motorised, and I'm learning everything as I go....
I've been tinkering with the track plan for some time without committing to fixing any of it down yet. It's not going to be a faithful recreation of a particular location, instead I'm trying to incorporate as many typical NE features as possible into the space I've got. "North Eastern Branchline Termini" (Ken Hoole) has been the main source of inspiration.
I'd be interested to hear what you think of the trackplan. Where should the signals go? What about catch points? I'm still considering a few changes: perhaps just one carriage siding in the station trainshed, and moving the cattle dock to the end of the bay platform. I'm considering shifting the engine shed to the front centre, rather than next to the bay platform where there is not much room and it tends to block the view.
Thanks!
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