Dromsally

Just an update folks, again thanks for all the replies. Im going to do this layout in modular sections as i think blowing money into track with no plan would be costly. My shed as is has a basic square boards and it will be hard to rip up the boards and shelfing above it but it will have to be done. Im going to make the layout a mix of everything like my old 00 gauge layout, bit of europe, america and england. Im going to use the kato unitack and i will start with my marshall yard with a double track passenger mainline above it. Second board is going to be my station, still thinking do I want a 2 level station if i have the resources. A loco and carraige sheds will be on the lower level. Third board is going to be the loop for a dog bone, the 2 lower tracks and 2 passenger mainline will go behind a backscene. Depending on space and money i will make small boards with oil, timber and quarry industries. Then its about fitting in buildings, which can come later. This is all long term and I should end up with an L shape layout or a compact rectangle depending on space. Hopefully the modular layout will allow me to move from shed to garage to wherever else in the future. Thanks again for all the support and keep the information flowing

Thanks all of you for the warm rwception and the great insight! Ive had a great time reading and im astounded by the knowledge and photos you all have. Ill answer i few questions; -I run dc at the moment but i have the option of dcc -Unfortunatly i wont be selling my irish stock -In the future i will probably move the layout, right now im planning a baseboard overhaul in my shed to accomodate more hobbies i have. So the space could change or get smaller. -If I plan to start modelling N gauge, a fictional irish/english and english/european layout is on the table -RTR is my 'go to', im not a big fan of kits but for the irish models im willing to give it a crack if i fully commit to an N gauge layout. -Im thinking about keeping some 00 guage stuff but track, english locos and rolling stock will be sold. -What i want on a layout is a decent station or 2, a big marshall yard, few small industries, a town and a branch line. Thanks again for all the support folks and hopefully this clears up some questions

Hello everybody, a thought thats been dwelling on my mind for the past few months is a switch in gauges from 00 to N gauge. Im 17 and i have a 10×10 shed which took me 3 summer jobs to get and ive alot invested in 00 gauge, irish trains, british trains, aload of buildings, and enough track to cover ever inch of the shed, so ALOT of money was put into it. For ages i could never 'fill out' the shed with my buildings co-ensiding with all the stations, yards and sidings i wanted. I basically couldnt acheive what i wanted because my space was limited. So either a really clever track plan or a switch to N gauge are my choices. Just wanted to know is the switch easy and feasibile and any other starting point, regets and information to pit my mind at ease

Hello everybody, a thought thats been dwelling on my mind for the past few months is a switch in gauges from 00 to N gauge. Im 17 and i have a 10×10 shed which took me 3 summer jobs to get and ive alot invested in 00 gauge, irish trains, british trains, aload of buildings, and enough track to cover ever inch of the shed, so ALOT of money was put into it. For ages i could never 'fill out' the shed with my buildings co-ensiding with all the stations, yards and sidings i wanted. I basically couldnt acheive what i wanted because my space was limited. So either a really clever track plan or a switch to N gauge are my choices. Just wanted to know is the switch easy and feasibile and any other starting point, regets and information to pit my mind at ease