90x60 track layout ideas?

[jhautz]

Lookin good Mike!!!

90x60 is a pretty tight track for 1/8. A few recommendations I have:

1)Try not to pack to much into it otherwise it wont flow.
2)Pick a couple key "bigger" elements that you will build and leave put for some time and the rest of the smaller features can be more easily flattened or moved to get the layout changes you are looking for.
3)Any combo jumps or tabletops you build you should pay attention to try to make them so they "work" in both directions. Making them work both ways will really hep make your track flexible for easy changes. Heck, just driving the same track backwards really changes things.

I like your idea of an easily changeable layout. One thing that I can say is a layout does start to get boring once you have it mastered. Change is good especially if you want to keep the skillz sharp.

BTW: did I mention I am really jealous? I wish I had room for something like that in my yard.

[JERRY2KONE]

Well I will be watching closely, because I hope to have a track in the backyard of our retirement settlement when that day comes in 2017. Look & learn is the way I see it. Joe over on the US forum has been working on his backyard track for a few months now, but the rains keep knocking him back. Before, during and after pictures help to get the full story to share with everyone though. Good luck with your project Mike.

[RC-Monster Mike]

Originally Posted by jhautz

Lookin good Mike!!!

90x60 is a pretty tight track for 1/8. A few recommendations I have:

1)Try not to pack to much into it otherwise it wont flow.
2)Pick a couple key "bigger" elements that you will build and leave put for some time and the rest of the smaller features can be more easily flattened or moved to get the layout changes you are looking for.
3)Any combo jumps or tabletops you build you should pay attention to try to make them so they "work" in both directions. Making them work both ways will really hep make your track flexible for easy changes. Heck, just driving the same track backwards really changes things.

I like your idea of an easily changeable layout. One thing that I can say is a layout does start to get boring once you have it mastered. Change is good especially if you want to keep the skillz sharp.

BTW: did I mention I am really jealous? I wish I had room for something like that in my yard.

Thanks for the tips, Jeff - you will get to play on my track when you come out for the bash this year - it should be running like a well-oiled machine by then.
The track will be pretty feature-rich, but I think it will flow pretty well, too. I do want to make it doable in either direction as well - just for the occasional change of pace to keep things interesting. 90x60 is a bit tight, though the actual dimensions will feel a little larger(straight is 100+ and there are 2 areas that swing out to 70-75 ft wide between the trees). I spent a few hours laying the pipes, looking, shuffling things around...repeat, review, etc. this morning after working late last night on the layout. I can almost taste it and can hardly wait to get it finished!