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That is amazing, I've never seen such a commitment to nail chewing! Seriously though that is a cracking layout - 7mm scale always looks amazing. bcnPete - I didn't see the longer lack's on Ikea's website, didn't think to scroll down! Where would I get paper track templates from? The only track I have at the moment is two circles of Peco 1st and 2nd radius and 4 straights.

Oh, and in terms of available space for the layout, I would like to keep the width down to as narrow as possible but the length could be open to change. I like bcnPete's suggestion of the Ikea lack shelves - we already have some of these in the living room with the wifes art books on - perhaps I could persuade her that a nice layout would look better! Or not......!

Hi guys, thanks for all the input. I do recall seeing Newcastle Haymarket in a mag a few years back and I do like the idea of the station being raised above road level, this might be a bit ambitious for my skills at the moment. I was thinking of setting the layout in a city scape but below ground level with retaining walls and bridge/tunnel mouth to act as the scenic break. I would also like to extend the sidings slightly with a view to more operational use than just holding a loco, perhaps a parcels siding or similar, as Mickey has suggested in his track plan. In terms of train length I was thinking of having the platforms just long enough for 2 or 3 car units, but I suppose if I make them long enough for 4 car units then this would also add to the possibilities. I have seen a few of Ian Futers layouts in the magazines over the years and they always seem to appeal to me no matter what the setting or era modelled.

Hi everyone, I'm currently planning my first layout and due to complete lack of space I am thinking of a small diesel era terminus in N gauge. I've seen video's of an 0 gauge layout called Oldham King Street online and really like the track plan. My question therefore is roughly what area would a layout like this in N gauge take up? Any info greatly appreciated, thanks.