Baseboard size ?

[joe123]

Hello All. new to the forum. And very new to railway models layout. Just about to build my first railway model layout. The base board will be mdf and the only size that I am allowed is 10ft x 3ft. The base board will have a wall on 3 sides. just would like to know could I lay a 2 track system with one track inside the other and have both on a loop ? Would the 3 foot board allow me to curve the track on both ends Thanks lads.

[joe123]

Good Man. I sent you a pm cheers.

[Dave]

Hi and thanks for your input. Will have a look a both options if it looks really bad I can start again. As you know I a pure novice at this End to end how do you get the trains back to the start? reverse

 

Hi Joe,

 

An end to end layout means locos run forward and backward on the layout. I actually prefer end to end layouts with plenty of shunting rather than watching trains go round and round. It's personal taste and the majority of layouts that I build for customers are loops.

Here's an end to end I designed for a client.

 

[joe123]

Hi Dave. That look great too. Its hard to pick one. but end to end is a good option

[joe123]

Hi guys. Another question for you. When I pick a layout. Can one tell how many track and what type to buy from the sketch ? One more were is the best place to buy tracks, points flexi track ect. cheers .

[Dave]

It's really personal choice, I prefer to shunt and collect wagons and drop them off again. I'm planning to build a small end to end 8' x 1.5' with a shunting puzzle so you have to work out how to collect a wagon on one siding and get it to another. It's called an inglenook and can be good fun to operate keeping your interest in it.

[Dave]

I stock Peco flex track and points Joe. Cheaper than Marks models too. You can contact me directly and I can help you with a plan and take it from there if you like.

[joe123]

Great. just what I need. And did you say you do dcc controls as well?

[Dave]

I do everything Joe, including the Baseboards. You can email me at david@modelrailbaseboards.com

[PJR]

I do everything Joe, including the Baseboards. You can email me at david@modelrailbaseboards.com

 

Hi guys

Really enjoyed the topic, I am in the same situation as joe123. Have limited space 90 inch by 38 inch 00track . going to work on your plan and would like your opinion on it when i can finished it also a price for base and also a system of control

Thanks

Paddy

[jhb171achill]

Now, joe123, as a new member you can see how helpful everyone here is!

 

There's a wealth of experience, skill, knowledge, and even artistic talent (by the bucketload) among our diverse community.

 

Hoping your new venture pans out just the way you want it.

[Dave]

Hi guys

Really enjoyed the topic, I am in the same situation as joe123. Have limited space 90 inch by 38 inch 00track . going to work on your plan and would like your opinion on it when i can finished it also a price for base and also a system of control

Thanks

Paddy

 

Hi Paddy,

 

Welcome to the forum! Send me a PM with your contact details and I will get in touch. I have just completed a track plan for Joe and can do one to suit your needs.

I specialise in baseboards, track laying, wiring and point control systems. A popular option a lot of my customers go for is the baseboards with track wired and point control ready to run trains and they do the scenery.

[joe123]

Yes 171. Great bunch of lads. Its great that you can get sound advice on tap. really good. thanks. will keep you all posted on my construction cheers Joe.