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Straining at the leash...

SouthernRegionSteam

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After numerous comments and advice on NGRM-online by members some things have been called into question (and rightly so!). The balloon loop takes up far more space than I would and there are various other suggestions made such as adding a loop at the front of the layout for the narrow gauge. I have even had a sketch drawn up for me for which I am very grateful. I have modified it slightly to show some of the additions - hope he doesn't mind, but it's much better than I could do myself:

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The question is, do I go for it?

Having been to a very successful show over at Four Marks with the layout it has given me a great boost - even the exhibition manager came away saying there were quite a few people who had come up to him saying something positive about the layout and how there is some hope for the future for railway modelling (!) I've now got a dilemma - I now have a show invite but I want to get this new layout started. Of course, I could always complete this layout and sell it, but I would feel guilty of selling something with poor trackwork (the only remedy would be to start the layout again anyway!).

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JohnDMJ

No dilemma, Jam, your invite is for Calshot as is, so wait until after the show (i.e. Bank Holiday Monday, IIRC) before making the decision!

 

Remember Round Table's motto: "adopt, adapt, improve" and you won't go far wrong!

 

The plan above looks interesting; potential for a lot going on! Two operators? Laptop control? (Both need to be thought about at a very early stage so that you can get the track sections in the right place!)

 

Glad you enjoyed Four Marks; good friendly show! Welcome to the world of making an exhibition of yourself (and the layout!)

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Indeed. I guess so!

 

A lot going on in the plan as you say, having two operators would be nice - but of course getting someone to help would be another thing entirely. Laptop control? I wish! Seriously though, you may well end up being roped in due to my incompetence at trackwork/wiring/sections etc. wink.gif (You're not going to get out of it that easily tongue.gif) Of course, help would be nice, but I'm sure I can manage either way.

 

Anyway that's a while off yet. Looks like I'll need to work out how this layout could be operated.

I must admit, coming into the world of exhibiting is both satisfying, rewarding and great fun.

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