I really enjoy collaborating with James and it’s been too long since we posted a Hilton & Mears Edit. Like they often do, this too started as a random conversation that sparked an idea across two notebooks and one ocean…. Read More ›
track planning
Coy: the late night LaValley “what if” edit
Above: The original plan. That’s where this weekend started. As my relationship with Coy matures I spend a lot of time just staring at it. I like what I see and because the layout is so conveniently accessible it’s easy… Read More ›
One turnout layout variation
The May 2013 issue of Model Railroad Hobbyist magazine included an article, written by Lance Mindheim, describing a “one turnout layout”. Instead of choosing a variety of small businesses he proposed a layout consisting of the main track and one… Read More ›
Back to (little) big pink
The layout is now on it’s wheels and the glue has long since set on the plywood and foam sandwich that comprises the top. Tonight I uprighted the layout and I’m getting back to enjoying pushing little paper templates of… Read More ›
Inglenook track plan – layout size calculations
I thought I’d share a little table I put together to show the different layout sizes for a HO scale Inglenook layout. For more background on the Inglenook track plan and the traditional layout composition, check out the Model Railway… Read More ›