Hi,
I'm relatively new to designing and building layouts. I played with Hornby as a kid and recently got back into it as an adult. I built a very basic layout in garage and fell out with it as it was too big and I couldn't reach everything. So decided to take the plunge and actually attempt building something long term I can enjoy with the kids.
I've finished building a base that utilizes the space I have available. it couldn't be massive as I need to be able to lift it to higher bracketry with another to allow the car to reside over the winter. So it sits at 6' x just shy of 10' with an off centre operating well. I've attached a picture of what I've come up with so far but before I start laying would like some feedback and advice on where I've gone wrong.
Id ideally like to use setback for two reasons, I have amassed quite a bit so will keep costs down and its easier for the kids when they want to get involved. Although I have had to use flexi in a few places.
What I want is the ability to run two trains at the same time and maybe a 3rd shunting. on DC. Era wise, if that matters, early diesel. I like the idea of steam and diesels on the same layout.
Let me know your thoughts and if you feel I am going drastically wrong please let me know.
Thanks,
Dan