Just a basic question really...
Is roadbed absolutely necessary?
For my first layout (well, one that isn't an oval with spur) I'm using a hollow panel door, 80x32. The pic shows how I plan to lay the track.
The thing is that I want to get started, like yesterday. I have all the supplies ready to go...Code 80 track, bridges and turnouts...2 throttles and block switches...insulators, track nails, etc, etc...but I have no supply of roadbed as it had mostly slipped my mine. I have a tendency to get "Hobby-Shop-Homer-Syndrome" the second I walk in the doors (you know...you walk in and all of sudden you start drooling and your brain turns to mush as the Homer Simpson voice pops in your head, "mmmmm....traaaaains!").
My train supply coffers have run dry for the time being and I just don't want to wait any longer to get going, ya know?
Is running without roadbed detrimental to the trains?
Keep in mind, too, that this is not a “permanent” layout. I live in a duplex apartment and I happen to have some basement area to set this up. So once I move into a house (in 2-3 years), this will most likely be torn down.
Your thoughts?
Color Key for Pic:
Black = Track (duh!)
Green = Flat areas
Gray = Concrete areas (for passenger area and engine maintenance area)
Brown = Raised areas (grades, hills, cliffs, etc.)
Blue = Water
Is roadbed absolutely necessary?
For my first layout (well, one that isn't an oval with spur) I'm using a hollow panel door, 80x32. The pic shows how I plan to lay the track.
The thing is that I want to get started, like yesterday. I have all the supplies ready to go...Code 80 track, bridges and turnouts...2 throttles and block switches...insulators, track nails, etc, etc...but I have no supply of roadbed as it had mostly slipped my mine. I have a tendency to get "Hobby-Shop-Homer-Syndrome" the second I walk in the doors (you know...you walk in and all of sudden you start drooling and your brain turns to mush as the Homer Simpson voice pops in your head, "mmmmm....traaaaains!").
My train supply coffers have run dry for the time being and I just don't want to wait any longer to get going, ya know?
Is running without roadbed detrimental to the trains?
Keep in mind, too, that this is not a “permanent” layout. I live in a duplex apartment and I happen to have some basement area to set this up. So once I move into a house (in 2-3 years), this will most likely be torn down.
Your thoughts?
Color Key for Pic:
Black = Track (duh!)
Green = Flat areas
Gray = Concrete areas (for passenger area and engine maintenance area)
Brown = Raised areas (grades, hills, cliffs, etc.)
Blue = Water