Outrunn

I 100% agree, speaking as a total beginner to me a separate DCC and a DC wiring diagram makes logical sense for someone who may not know fully what to do/ not do etc

Thankyou for your feedback, Regarding the track radius yea, going by several users stating it will be tough, it seems that laying the track will be a challenge, ultimately if I'm not successful then I will resort to set track, but I will try my best, if it doesn't work, at least I will have learnt from my mistakes for the future. Regarding general realism I'm not overly concerned with the trainset connotations, due to a change in living conditions its been 14 years since I've been able to run any of my trains at all outside of a static rolling road on my kitchen table, the main draw is just to be able to run my trains again. My plan for this layout is to be a kind of 'learning layout' if that makes sense, for me to try things I've always wanted to do, things like kit bashing, weathering, lighting, things like that, the code 75 is part of that 'learning layout' theme if that makes sense. - p.s. I posted an updated version of the layout earlier tonight, do you think thats an improvement?

Thankyou for your feedback, ive done an updated layout (lots of changes, posted above in a seperate post) and I've managed to increase the minimum radius from 17.2 inches to 18 inches, as well as make several other changes. Looking at the feedback from others who have posted their thoughts it seems it will be tricky, but I will just be careful and see how it goes, if it doesn't work I will have to resort to set track.

Thankyou for your feedback, you can see ive done an updated design above, Upon reflection I do agree the old layouts sidings were rather restrictive, I can access all 4 sides of the baseboard so track laying access wont be an issue, also the track is all on one flat plane, there is no elevation on this layout in terms of track at least.

Thankyou for the suggestions, ive done an updated design (posted above) which will hopefully address most of the concerns (sadly i will have to still use 18inch radius curves for the branch line still), but your ideas about gluing the ends should help. The updated layout will now have the platforms on the straight rather than the curve, the platform and engine shed area are now separate, I've also made the layout 2 full loops. The modeltech rail aligners are only for the straight track, the board has its own aligning dome things so the rail aligners wont be under any major stress, I will also be use wiring connection blocks underneath the baseboard for any track that is on an angle at the fold point. The point wiring I need to do more research on but thankyou for that, i think it will be best to practice that beforehand before i add the points to the layout. Also i had no idea there was a subforum for this sort of question sorry about that

thats a good idea as i do need to practice point wiring, i will keep that in mind thankyou!

Thankyou everyone for your feedback so far, i have done an updated design and ive tried to incorporate as much of your suggestions so far to help the layout, ive also learned some new features of SCARM which helped. (Ive also changed the dimensions to inches rather than mm) It seems i will have to keep the 18 inch radius for the branch line, so I will just have to be careful when laying the branch line. Ive also labelled everything better to give you all a better idea of how the folding baseboard/ track will work

As far as im aware all of the points im going to use are Unifrog points, ( i think that means they can be electrofrog and insulfrog?) but i still need to do more research on how they work as point wiring is something i still need to improve my knowledge on Regarding joining the rail ends to the baseboard joint, im planning to use these https://www.marks-trains.co.uk/shop/layout-accessories/modeltech-ho-oo-protrack-rail-aligner-standard/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwnv-vBhBdEiwABCYQA8ZnAQTw3GRFVAuuutO8KcVNPnweHu-zbbkq3lGV8SoBfSMDZhIRahoCBNkQAvD_BwE I need to double check i have enough of those actually now that you mention it though, i think i might only have 2. I have fine files and a very small hand drill/ drill bit set for the pilot holes, what size hole is best for the code 75 bullhead track pins?

@NearholmerForgot to mention i have all the necessary tools, Hammer, Track pins, Track cutting pliers/ Track cutting hand saw, pliers, soldering Iron, bus wire & normal wires, the point motors (DCC concepts Cobalt iP Digital), Tracksetta track settings guides Drill & Drillbits/ screw driver, as various other DIY/ Hobby tools. Anything important i might have forgotten?

@richard i The catch points are a good idea, but sadly as far as im aware Peco dont make a Code 75 Bullhead version. Regarding the double line into one single line I pictured how a lot of Heritage Railways work with mostly single track and then double track when they get to a station if that makes sense, plus if change my mind as some point, the two inner sidings can be made into a second full loop, I already checked that and they should be fine turning radius wise

@Nearholmer Regarding laying the curves, I have several sizes of tracksetta to help with the curves as well as the straight track. What would you suggest regarding wiring the double slip points/ normal points? Wiring around points is a weak point of mine so i definitely have things to learn in that regard. The fold line is vertical down the middle of the images, i took care to avoid any points near the middle line so that shouldnt be an issue.

scenery wise I haven't decided yet besides the station/ engine shed area, for now my main concern is just regarding the track itself/ wiring

Hi, I'm looking for constructive feedback on my proposed 00 gauge layout design that I'm hoping to assemble over Easter. This will go on a folding 7x4 foot baseboard The track is Peco code 75 Bullhead track This will be a DCC layout only, I want the whole track to be live at all times, points included. I've included the SCRAM layout sketch, 3d model view for a better representation as well as the parts list created by SCARM. This is my very first layout that I will be assembling myself, I have purchased all the track already, including track pins etc. Its entirely possible there are things I have overlooked, so any feedback is useful thankyou. Edit - the Fold line is straight down the middle of the layout vertically, as far as im aware no points are near the fold line.

For me the price is a deal breaker for a lot of these loco's, The Turbomotive is nice but i simply cannot justify buying it at the price it is if i want the DCC version. I will likely get the Prince of Wales smoke version as i had the regular one anyway on preorder, but it wont be a regular thing at that price. i could get 3 great loco's for that price. Sadly for me the pricing has jumped the shark this year, which is a shame

personally i was hoping for non Coronation LMS pre war rolling stock in typical LMS colours, i recently got the Princess Elizebth & Duchess of Hamilton, both amazing loco's, and the only suitable rolling stock from Hornby is a very far cry from their range of LNER Teak Coaches, its not even close. While the coronation coaches are nice, they only fit the blue Coronation Class loco's, nothing else.