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Post by pcarrell on Dec 27, 2007 10:48:43 GMT -5
I was just sitting here thinking, what would I concider to be the perfect sized one-man layout? And no, not some philisophical answer like "One I can build and enjoy." or something. I mean, what would be the rough dimentions, in inches or feet, that a "perfect" sized layout would occupy?
I know, it's different for everyone........but mine would be a double decked 10x15 footer. It's big enough to be a challenge, but small enough to be run by one person or you can have a couple of friends over.
Now what about you? Whats the perfect size for you?
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Post by RR Redneck on Dec 27, 2007 18:58:29 GMT -5
There is no such thing. There'll always be "that one last thing" that you can add.
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Post by rbf on Dec 27, 2007 22:27:23 GMT -5
Your are very right! You may start out a size you think is fine. But it is not long before you start thinking just a little more will do it, then a little more and then you fined out it has taken over the whole room. It can happen to you and faster then you realize if you are not careful.
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Post by pcarrell on Dec 28, 2007 10:44:00 GMT -5
The philisophical approach......
I get that, but at some point you get to the place where it becomes more then you care to manage. I guess what I was getting at is, where is that point for you?
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Post by ottoraysing on Dec 28, 2007 14:20:54 GMT -5
Mine is what I've got; 10' X 7 1/2'. That's because that's all I have room for. I would have to say that the best size layout is that's managable in upkeep and maintainance while giving you pleasure when you leave the layout room.
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Post by rbf on Dec 29, 2007 20:19:55 GMT -5
For me it is when you can not reach the engine, rolling stock or anything else on the layout. But I think when it gets to the point that it is more work then fun it is time to scale it back. After all you want to enjoy the layout and escape and relax form other things.
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Post by RR Redneck on Dec 29, 2007 23:38:31 GMT -5
LOL. That is true.
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