I've been working off and on on this 3x6 N Scale model railroad layout. I had a thread before the old GG crashed. It's a double track layout with my own custom touches added to it. Main focus of the layout will be a farm, a grain elevator, coal elevator, and a repair shop.
I figured it just be easier to pick up where I left off.
(https://i.postimg.cc/DzVtpc4H/PXL-20250325-011325652.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/0zfWbDf0)
The grain elevator got a roof. Next it will get "weathering.
(https://i.postimg.cc/C15Hj3Lg/PXL-20250325-010550007.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/dkMyFSyH)
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Hello
I am glad to see this, a busy track plan it looks fun. The manual turnouts are a nice touch. My layout, I did the same for the yard.
Harleys & trains seem to just go together.
Pep
You make a strong case for smaller scale layout than my S, O27 and O gauge will allow. Very nicely done Tim!
Quote from: SteelWheels on Mar 28, 2025, 06:31 AMHello
I am glad to see this, a busy track plan it looks fun. The manual turnouts are a nice touch. My layout, I did the same for the yard.
Harleys & trains seem to just go together.
Pep
Yep cheapest and easiest option for a beginner like me lol. I'm basically considering this layout a shunting layout at this time so we'll have plenty of time to throw manual switches. Think old school small branch line
Hello
LOL that's what I thought, started with a simple Atlas single mainline, & 4-track yard.
Before the first rail was placed, upgraded to a double-track main line.
You see, it is so easy. Just open the 2-track on the bottom of the picture, make an L "boom!" double the real estate..... SMILING
@ UB
My "N" scale layout was in the room I am building the "O" in, 18 x 12. I will have spent 50% of the "N" cost-wise when finished.
Comparing engines, rolling stock & details, the cost of each ........ yes O is more expensive.
BUT it takes more of the "N" to fill the same area.
Pep
Quote from: SteelWheels on Mar 30, 2025, 07:03 AMComparing engines, rolling stock & details, the cost of each ........ yes O is more expensive.
BUT it takes more of the "N" to fill the same area.
Pep
That's why I went with N I figured I could fit more into a "small" layout. One day I'd love to have a large layout. I also want a "crown" or roof top layout that goes along the tops of the ceiling around a room.
Quote from: Muddy on Mar 31, 2025, 08:07 PMQuote from: SteelWheels on Mar 30, 2025, 07:03 AMComparing engines, rolling stock & details, the cost of each ........ yes O is more expensive.
BUT it takes more of the "N" to fill the same area.
Pep
That's why I went with N I figured I could fit more into a "small" layout. One day I'd love to have a large layout. I also want a "crown" or roof top layout that goes along the tops of the ceiling around a room.
Hello
2 things come to mind.
1. N has great detail for the size, right on par with HO. O scale & what I am not impressed with. Generally speaking, most things sold have a toy train appearance. I can change that, modifying & cleaning up the garbage.
Working on a flat car hauling a road grader. Will post a before & after to prove the point.
2. ceiling shelf layouts.......... remember the track will get dirty...
just saying.
Pep