3×6 N Scale Layout

[Muddy]

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.



The grain elevator got a roof. Next it will get "weathering.

[SteelWheels]

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

[Uncle Buck]

You make a strong case for smaller scale layout than my S, O27 and O gauge will allow. Very nicely done Tim!

[Muddy]

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

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

[SteelWheels]

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

[Muddy]

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

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.

[SteelWheels]

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

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