Hello all:

I am contemplating building a "sectional" layout since my only hobby room is also used for slot cars (Carrera). I would like to go beyond "table-top" and start to have roadbed and ballast and some scenery.

My current plan is to build three sections with wood/foam that are 2 feet by 6 feet (60 cm by 180 cm approx) and are 2 inches (5 cm) high and then connect them with undecorated track.

the sections will be "yard switching/engine servicing", "industry" and "wilderness/mountains".

Here is the possible track plan for the "yard switching" section:



I would appreciate any comments or advice.

Cheers, Steve.

Thanks Carim:

1. Right now I have all traditional German DB-type locomotives but I could possibly see getting an American locomotive or two someday. I would probably take all the DB trains off the layout - to me it would be odd to intermingle them

2. Mainline- I'm not completely sure. I think a mostly single track mainline would be more interesting to operate but between the two possibilities I'm not completely sre.

3. Yes - I looked the timesaver and this is a modification of a plan I found online. I suppose I might try a waybill but I have never done that - sounds fun. But for now I will probably just drive trains around at first. I made the engine are 3 tracks and up front because I think the locomotives are the "star" of the show.

Thanks, Steve.