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HI Everyone, I'm new to this after many years of promising myself I'd do it! I have an 8x4 board with a small section to the left about 600 x 300 (sorry for mixing imperial and metric). I am planning the layout to be era 3-4 and a non specific suburban area. I'm after a layout that has some playability and also a good basis for creative modelling. I'd love peoples opinions on this plan (Be Gentle! I'm new!). I've used R2 and R4 curves with some flexi track to fit. To the right is a small incline into a tunnel which then declines out of the tunnell at the back of the board (always wanted a tunnel so this is a has to be). Plan done in AnyRail 6. Cheers

Thanks everyone very constructive! They are R2 and R3 curves and I've made a few alterations and will post it up in the track design section later.

Thanks for that. I'm pretty sure they're 2nd radius on the inner oval with third on the outer, I'll check when I get home later. You're quite right about the odd looking track at the right. This is because I want to put the outer oval through a tunnel at that point so left more room in between to allow for scenic work etc. Ideally I'll be running locos like the new large prairie with 2-3 coaches plus some small locos with light goods wagons. Thanks for the pointer on the section for track planning! The run is most of the board. The empty space under the fiddle yard is because there will be no board there! ?Just was't sure how to make up a board 8x4 with an additional bit on the side with AnyRail 6. I'm sure Ill figure that out shortly. I see what you mean about access form the middle loop think I may have to put in scissor crossing to help there?

I'm quite happy with doing the wiring for the points, so that wouldn't be a problem (have a friend who's an electrician too - just in case!). I like the idea of a run around loop round the station. Thanks

Not sure how to put an image in the post, rather than the pdf, if anyone can help me with that as well that would be great!

Hi Everyone, Firstly, I'm a complete Newbie - so be gentle! I am starting a layout on and 8 x 4 board with a small side area for a fiddle yard. I want a combination of "play-ability" and "modelling". My intention is to have this as a rural 1950's (ish) suburban branch line (with the fiddle yard as more urban with engine sheds etc). I've played around some with AnyRail and have come up with the attached plan which seems reasonably interesting without being over complicated for a novice. I would love to have some comments or input from more experienced modellers as to the practicality of this layout and anything that stands out as wrong or difficult to achieve. As i mentioned, Please be gentle!