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As the weather in the UK deteriorates we need to consider moving indoors. The attached photos show that it is possible to have a layout in a shed with a space less than 10 feet by 6 feet using radius 2 LGB track. The member of the Dales Group of garden railways is clearly very happy being asble to run trains all year round. The layout is known as Roy's G Room.

In reply to Chris Fletcher-Smith BRM June2020. Howard raises many good points. I have used a portacabin very successfully. Points to bear in mind are that included in the price is a strong insulated floor. It will probably come with a consumer unit, several double sockets, lights and electric convector heaters. Apart from connecting to the power it is ready to use as soon as it is delivered. Mine came with a small sink unit and water heater.

Preparation requires the provision of four good strong pads of concrete for the legs to rest on. A farm jack is a useful accessory for leveling the cabin and removing twist. If you were contemplating building a shed focus on adding a pent type pitched roof with additional insulation. You can then overcome any potential leaks. Check all outside seals and give it a coat of paint. John

What precautions would you take when transporting a layout in a trailer behind a car?

 

I think it would be fair to acknowledge that this is Brian Kirby's idea

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35605

 

Alan

Thanks for the reminder Alan.

Yes I have seen Brian's excellent and extensive post. I have also seen them at exhibitions, possibly on Brian's layout. They have worked well on Solway Sands layout for five years. The YouTube video is a response to questions asked at exhibitions. I will add a link to RMweb on YouTube. John

I needed something easy, low cost and reliable. Attaching a small paper staple to the bottom (dropper) of Bachmann tension lock couplings provides automatic coupling and uncoupling with no unsightly uncoupling ramps or lifts. I agree that if you are a scratch or kit builder or have the time to set up and adjust coupling then some of the ideas above look neater.

You have to use Bachmann couplings because they have a non-ferrous (non-magnetic) dropper