I Need Some Ideas for my Layout

[Elite Lancer]

OK my layout is really starting to get annoying to make with my limited space. Here's what I'm shooting for:

- N scale
- Table is going to be like the size of a door
- Loop circuit with a pick-up point and a drop-off point
- Mountainous terrain
- Must have a roundhouse
- A good multitude of elevations of track.
- Tunnels

Here's my last attempt at my layout to give you an idea of how I want it. I obviously can't use this layout since it is too big and hard to add in changes. Like what someone said, it seems more fit for a trolly to let peolpe tour the mountains.

I look forward to your feedback. ​

 

[Papa Bear]

Hey, Lance, have a look at this one.

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[pgandw]

John

An excellent response! Didn't realize at first it was 2 separate loops - even more train running fun.

yours in planning

 

[Elite Lancer]

Wow, that is definately one that I'll consider. I'm trying to make my layout original so that definately gives me some ideas.

 

[brakie]

Lancer,Heres some more for you to ponder over..Just scroll down and look 'em over..

http://www.naisp.net/mfischer/m_train2.htm

 

[Elite Lancer]

Yeah, I'm stilll trying to plan this layout, but it is just so hard to do with such limited space when I have so many things I want to put into it. I'm pretty sure many of you can relate to this sort of problem. I'm thinking about just designing a vague version of my dream layout and then try to "shrink it." Or something like that. We'll see how it goes. For now, I have an annoying english essay I have to finish.

 

[MasonJar]

Lancer,

Take a look at this thread about the basics of planning:

http://www.the-gauge.com/showthread.php?t=19575

There are several questions there, but it may help you focus on what you *really* want to do. Feel free to post your answers here so we can further the discussion...

Andrew

 

[green_elite_cab]

Yeah Mason Jar is right. what exactly do you want in this layout?

 

[Triplex]

Take a look at this thread about the basics of planning:

http://www.the-gauge.com/showthread.php?t=19575

There are several

questions there, but it may help you focus on what you *really* want to do.

That thread focuses on operation-oriented design. That's the way John Armstrong did it, that's the way I do it, but that's not what Lancer asked for.

I am of the opinion that a layout designed purely for scenery and appearance gets boring, but maybe that's not a problem if you never intend to "operate".

What size door? 30" x 78" like on Mike Fischer's page? I think the largest door you can usually get is 36" x 80".