Dannyboy2891

Hi The flyingscotsman,

Just read your thread and must say I very much like the sound of your idea and the track plan is a Great one.

I would like to ask .. you say you would like to run container/oil traffics and all manor of diesel/steam stabling on your layout .. so I would like to ask are you planning to add a fiddle yard or do you plan to have a hidden siding that leads to further rear storage, thus keeping the overall length .. but increases the depth of the layout?.

Only bit of advice I would give at this point is to wire up the layout for dcc at the start .. only reason I say this is, if you get the layout to how you want it only running in dc .. then try making alterations that bit later you will have a lot more work to do and might spoil the look overall once completing the modification to dcc. Reminds me of a great saying in construction "Measure twice, cut once" .. same kinda principal if you get my meaning?.

Good luck with your project and I will follow it with Much interest. If I can help in any way then please don't hesitate to ask .. I must admit that I am new to diesel era modelling, so I do have a limited knowledge on all things modern (70's to present day).

But have spent past week researching through dvd's, books & lots of internet based research. As I needed to gain knowledge to help me with my new 90's diesel layout project ( through station & Tmd).

All the best

Dan 

Hi John,

Great looking Apa style box, I modelled oo9 for a few years and nothing comes close to the narrow gauge experience and I highly recommend checking out narrow gauge exhibitions, Are you a member of the oo9 society?.

I look forward to your Next update and future track plan/pictures. I will follow with Much interest

Best wishes

Dan