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Posted by PTGCP (Member # 2029) on :

Considering many options for RR layout in HO scale for small room in basement with 8' by 14' useable space (Oil tank prevents it from being 11' x 14') so I'm thinking....what about "around" the stair well, with maybe a nice large "finger" jog coming off one side???? Never saw such a layout....has anyone any ideas or maybe a drawing????!!!! PLEASE share before I start benchwork.....

Posted by Challenger (Member # 1298) on :

I find your idea very interesting but your description of your space is not clear enough for me to fully understand where you coming from and what you are talking about exactly. I am a professional model railroad designer and I believe that I can give you a few pointers if you can give me a rough idea if how your space is laid out. If you can email me back a sketch or a drawing of how your space is laid out it will help me immensely in coming up with suggestions for your railroad. My email is mrljames@hrp.every1.net

I hope that I may be able to help you

James.

Posted by Challenger (Member # 1298) on :

Hi Gary.

Thanks for getting back with me with all the precise dimensions. I am pretty busy over this weekend, However I think I can get that description loaded into my cad program next week. When I know I have it right, I will give you a few suggestions. I think this will get you started. If you decide that you would like me to design your layout outright,let me know so I can send you a listing of my terms and a contract.

I also need to know what scale your planning to work in. solutions that are good for say O scale wont work to well for someting in HO. I do have a sugestion to make however. If you would like to have a "New England" industial area and town. My I reccomend that you change your beach and industry to a quaint New England port. This would blend better visualy with the rest of the layout. As a model railroad designer, I know people have difficulty accepting a drastic change in scenery. I.E. going from steeples and maple trees. to piers and palm trees. You can still have a beech if you have your heart set on a beech scene. You can just make it Cony Island style instead of Tampa Bay Style.

The last thing I need to know is what kind of image editing software, if any, you have. Just incase I have something on the drawing messed up, You can indicate the appropriet changes and send it back. Microsoft Paintbrush is a very common program. Chances are you have it.

Thanks for getting back with me.

James Mitich

President

Mitich Rail Limited.