11' x 8' o gauge layout 1st time out

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:

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:

You might enjoy the Train Collectors Association's e-Train (e-Zine):

A good book: "Toy Train Layout from Start to Finish":

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:

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:

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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