Hi

I've done some experimentation with a short length of Easitrack, a small piece of plywood, double sided tape and three wagons, to determine the minimum radius which 10' wagons could negotiate, without coming off. The answer is 75mm radius, if I slightly gauge widen the track.

Initial design of the baseboard, the main baseboard will be 380mm by 140mm, with two add on boards 185mm by 140mm and a hinged flap to support the cassette at the back of the layout.

The scenic area will be presented in diorama format, complete with curved photographic backscene and view block at the front, and will include an array of LED's to light the scene.

I am intending to add legs, so that when the layout is displayed on a table, the height will be boosted to a more normal viewing height.

I am intending to construct the main board using mono-cock construction techniques, to make it rigid, lightweight and minimum thickness.

Lisa