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RE: any size, any scale .... but maybe this is a step to far ? - Savage GT - 18th-Jan-23

Ach ! Now I've done it !

Following the start I gave my father, and the announcement from Hornby about the new (to us) TT120 scale, I was interested in seeing what dads layout scaled down would be size wise.
So I got on the track planner and downloaded a beta addition for the TT track parts.
If it was me, I would have had the track run as a true double track, and likely digital.
So I used his layout as a guide (i designed it and still like the layout) and tweaked for a dual circuit with the TT track, this is what I came up with:

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And it fits on an 8x3 ft (2400x900mm) board very nicely, allows for a 4 coach train to park at the station.
After a bit of thought, I found a way to fit this in my dining room with a little reshuffle and a reluctant agreement from the good lady 

So I have preordered the "Scotsman" set (Which isn't the "fFying Scotsman", but is the same class loco named "Blink Bonny"), and ordered a few track pieces to ensure the track planer is correct before I fully commit !
I do plan for this to be fully scenic to the best of my ability.

I did think of using Peco track as that sits a more scale accurate height, but their points are more than twice the price of the Hornby, so Ill bury some of it under the gravel 

Off to ebay to source a S/H DCC controller and chip for when the set comes .... Refreshingly, unlike slot cars, all makes of chip work with all other makes DCC stuff !

Its a slippery slope, and I fell down it 

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RE: any size, any scale .... but maybe this is a step to far ? - Anthony B - 19th-Jan-23

I stand up, raise my hand and say.... I have a railway as well!! Oh dear.......

Great to see the progress with your 'dads' layout  

 
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This is a track by Karl Geberle that inspired me to start and build a llayout to be ultimately left to my grandson

This is my progress so far :

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My huge focus is on my slot cars - so the layout really is on the back burner at the moment - has not really progressed for last 6 months .....

Nice to see others work on here......

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RE: any size, any scale .... but maybe this is a step to far ? - Savage GT - 19th-Jan-23

Would it be appropriate for me to start a build log in the show us your track section for my railway ?

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RE: any size, any scale .... but maybe this is a step to far ? - JasonB - 19th-Jan-23

(19th-Jan-23, 04:52 PM)Savage GT Wrote:  Would it be appropriate for me to start a build log in the show us your track section for my railway ?

Look forward to seeing it.

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