Modern N gauge terminus micro layout help

[Satan's Goldfish]

at that size, there may be some inspiration here:

 

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=n+gauge+layout+in+a+coffee+table&hl=en-GB&gbv=2&prmd=ivns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiJ3an94MnKAhVBbxQKHacYBJIQsAQIFA

 

Do it well and she may allow you more space

[south_tyne]

Hi again Jerry,

Something along the lines of:

http://www.osbornsmodels.com/index.asp?function=PRODUCTIMAGEWINDOW&closedelay=20000&SRC=http://www.osbornsmodels.com/ekmps/shops/osbornsmodels/images/peco-new-plan-001c-n-scale-adding-hidden-storage-sidings--7681-p[ekm]353x500[ekm].jpg

???

I think that maxes out the "roundy-roundy" possibilities for the space (what's a few inches between a happy couple?), depending on track system you intend it should be adaptable, scenically too - the 'hidden' sidings could be developed as a wharf or factory setting (the 'front' becoming the fiddle yard), making it a two-layouts-for-the-price-of-one affair.

It's quite close to the plan I produced for my daughter when she was around 6, nothing survives of it though but the now 30-something...

 

Regards, Gerry - a grand name indeed, everything I make is Gerry-built!

Hi again Gerry (and Jerry!),

 

I think that is an fantastic little plan, thanks for posting. It is a setrack design and so using regular turnouts would require more space (if that is what you wanted to do). Personally I'd be tempted to go single track mind because I think it would reduce the severe radius needed.

 

Ultimately at 3' x 2' anything is going to be a variation of a circuit with a few sidings. I think (but don't quote me) you will struggle to get a passing loop into that length (maybe unless you use setrack turnouts?) but a compromise of extending to 4' would allow a one (see the Claydon example I pitched earlier in the thread). Personally I think that would greatly add to the 'play' value but, as ever you will be bound by space constraints!

 

David

Edited January 27, 2016 by south_tyne

[sf315]

Hi all

Just picked up on this thread as pic of my micro layout Holditch are on here.

Noting what size board you were going to use. I built a layout called Parkhouse which was featured in Hornby mag a few years ago. One baseboard for that was balsa wood.

Another layout was Wulstanton Road which was less than 6ft in length but about 22 inches wide this was in Hornby mag and the rail express year book number one.

Am currently working on a 4x2 roundy roundy called Lymebrook Yard.

If I can figure out how to post pics can post for you.

Thanks Steve.

[westhighlandline]

Jerry,

 

There are a few inspirational ideas on this page. Might be of interest to you: www.carendt.com

 

Kosta

[south_tyne]

Am currently working on a 4x2 roundy roundy called Lymebrook Yard.

If I can figure out how to post pics can post for you.

Thanks Steve.

Hi Steve,

 

Having admired one of your aforementioned layouts before (Wulstanton Rd) I'd like to see this new roundy roundy if you get a chance to post some pics! I am sure they would go down well as inspiration for this thread.

 

David

Edited January 28, 2016 by south_tyne

[Jerry1975]

Hi Everyone,

 

Thank you all for your replies.

 

I would to love to see any pictures of any of your own layouts.

 

I have 3ftx2ft to play with so single track oval with a couple of sidings which will use medium radius peco points as I prefer these to set track ones, also thinking station on side of loop and a small hint of town behind.

 

Trains will be whatever I fancy running but mostly 90's - 2000 era, upto 3 car dmu's, 3 coach loco hauled trains and short freight trains upto 8 small wagons behind loco.

 

Anyone have any ideas of how to design the town?

 

Thanks to everyone who has helped.

 

Jerry.

[Jerry1975]

Hi Everyone.

 

Well I have finally started to build the layout.

After loads of great advice and help here I have gone for a roundy / oval type layout.

 

You can follow the building of this layout called Eade at the boxfiles and micro layout section if you wish.

 

Thanks to everyone who helped with ideas and advice.

 

Jerry.

[class37418stag]

No. The classic mixed-goods shed went out around the end of steam. Small freight handling facilities still existed but they tended to be for specialised types of traffic.Parcels and newspapers were common examples and Royal Mail is also a possibility. Milk on the rails ended in 1980. China Clay was and still is conveyed by rail with some dries only dispatching a few wagons a week but these are in rural Cornwall so may not fit with your urban theme.Sppedlink was a specialised service that lasted until 1991 so may fit your bill. It used rather distinctive red and grey vans and could be very short as this example from 1984 demonstrates.The class 128 parcels railcars lasted until around this time. Not available RTR but if you fancy your hand at kit-building, a 3d-printed hit is available to fit the Dapol class 122 chassis.Other short freights were about still in this period although they were getting rarer. The trick is find a small facility that would justify a short but frequent train service.

Hello everyone

 

I liked top photo of class 31 blue hauled single van with brake van