tying to learn before i dive in so to speak. would anyone have a nice layout or some good places to learn from............would appreciate any and all info...............thanks.....steve
11' x 8' o gauge layout 1st time out
Dec 12, 2003
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steve wrote: > tying to learn before i dive in so to speak. would anyone have a nice > layout or some good places to learn from.
Take a look at some of these plans:
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They are designed for N gauge but would approximately scale up to 11' x
8' in O. Bear in mind that you would need to allow for a central operating well.
Cheers David
steve wrote: tying to learn before i dive in so to speak. would anyone have a nice layout or some good places to learn from............would appreciate any and all info...............thanks.....steve
-------------------------------------------------- Thor's All Gauge Page has a wealth of valuable information:
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You might enjoy the Train Collectors Association's e-Train (e-Zine):
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A good book: "Toy Train Layout from Start to Finish":
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This book tells how to build a 12'x16' layout and covers benchwork,trackwork, wiring, scenery, etc.
There are several good books on my bookstore page that might be of interest:
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Many of these books are up to 30% off and include free shipping on orders over $25.
My favorite sites page has links to several hundred model and toy train sites:
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Good luck with your railroad. I hope you derive as much pleasure from model trains as I have!
Bill Bill's Railroad Empire N Scale Model Railroad:
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History of N Scale:
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Links to over 700 helpful sites:
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