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Hi, has anyone got the instructions for the N Gauge Modelux Gantry Crane (ML-N-GC-01) and the Acle Footbridge (ML-N-BR-12) - just got hold of the kits and there are no instructions in the sealed packets! Many thanks Chris

Hi All Finally got round to getting a design sorted. Why does work get in the way so much.... Attached is the main layout idea and 8 lane fiddle yard. Area is 3m x 1m max. Layout will be DCC with NCE already purchased, and the rest will be DCC Concepts bits. Will upload the next design when I have managed to put the station, shed etc on the images. Thoughts and help much appreciated... Many thanks Chris 8 Lane Fiddle Example.pdf Main Layout.pdf

Thank you for all the fantastic ideas and plenty to think about. I fly off tomorrow on a family holiday so will take a pen and make some doddles on ideas whilst away. When back, in just over a week, I will upload the ideas. Huge thank you Chris

Wow, thank you for all the replies, really appreciate the time taken! More thoughts are to look at stations like Easingwold and Alne, just north of York, which allows the 2 main lines and a bit of shunting, playtime so to think. Yes I like making models, so a station is a must, but not mainline just branch line style/size. Like the idea of a farm near the bridge/viaduct - would like more of a fields and scenery style than a town and industrial buildings. Also going to try as much as possible and set in the 1920s to 1950s. Fiddle yard question - would you use code 55 points/track, looking at medium size or Y points to save a bit of space, or stick to large points and use code 80? Sorry for all the questions but want to get as much right before I start. Thank you! Chris

Hi All Sorry for the very vague title, but I really do need some help! I am planning a layout to start building in September, free time during the day....long story but at least I will be able to start. I have approximately 1m x 3m space to work on and I am using code 55 N gauge with DCC control. I have already been to DCC Concepts and spoke to them, must say top bunch and well worth a visit! Already got lots of the required stuff NCE, track, locos, etc... My thinking in a 2 line route, with rear fiddle yard, with a bridge of some type at one end but on a curve. Other end, a station with 2 platforms (?) with station buildings possibly central. I would love to incorporate goods shed, turntable, cattle dock, etc and this is my major problem - how should it look? I love the idea of watching trains, especially LNER A4s roll by...(I live in York, so wonder round the NRM far too often!) I want it to be as close to real as possible without copying someone else's ideas but I have no idea how the bit off the main lines should be - I have played with lots of track designs on my Mac and just binned them as they looked terrible. I would really appreciate anyones help, or pointers to the right locations to look at. Thank you for reading this and I look forward to someone's help. Many thanks Chris