My son and I have just begun model railroading. Because of space limitations we have built an 8-foot shelf in his room to begin our trek. Do any of you have pictures or drawings of shelf ideas that you would be willing to send to us?
skpp1 & son
Posted by Bos (Member # 42) on :
Hi skpp1 and son, I would suggest a trip to a model shop and check out the many pub's on this. Alternatively I could loan you one of mine that has some great ideas. I don't have the skills necessary to post a plan, and may be in conflict of the law anyway. E-Mail is fallenanjlz@home.com /Good Luck on the start of a great hobby. Bobby
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Posted by shamus (Member # 657) on :
Hi skpp1 & son, On my website I have a number of track plans which you could adapt to a shelf railroad, Have fun, it's a great hobby, been in it for 60 years. http://www.badger-creek.co.uk
Posted by Raildawg (Member # 129) on :
This months Model Railroader has a great 2'x10' urban trackplan that could easily be modified to fit your space. You also might look for a trackplan called the "Time saver". It is a classic small shelf type arrangement that is used to see how few moves you can make while switching the layout with a set amount of work to do. Not only is it a great plan, it's a great learning tool. If I find it , I will try to get it to you. Good luck!
Posted by DrunkEngineer (Member # 245) on :
Are the shelf layouts the kinds that run along the walls?
Posted by jebradley (Member # 606) on :
skip1, have you decided: (1) what most interests you about railroads? (2) do you have possibility of more space? When these are answered, I feel you need two of the three: SPACE TIME and MONEY. If no more space, how about trolleys in O Scale? HO scale is cheaper, N Scale gets more in but is no cheaper than HO. If you want TRAINS, probably N Scale is it, but don't think it switches too well; if you're happy with round-n-round, O.K. N Scale can turn in about 3' wide, HO really needs 5+' wide unless you're satisfied with small locos, cars <50' long. DECIDE what you want, THEN go to large train meets and SCROUNGE plus find well-stocked hobby shops (see Model Rail. websites for hints, locations, mfrs. displays, prices). Don't forget prototype (the real thing)--train watching is FREE! Personally I only use models to remind me of the real thing. It's a great hobby, esp. to keep a son (or daughter) busy, out of trouble. Congratulations and GOOD LUCK! Jim Bradley, Hawk Mtn. Chapter, Natl. Ry. Historical Society.