Best options for a new HO layout

2015-07-17T17:53:31-04:00

Hello to all group members
I am planning a 5 foot by 12 foot HO layout against two walls in my garage. It will be modern era, freelance with a lot of switching. It will eventually have folding extensions so I can get my SUV in the garage. Any suggestions?
Thanks.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jul 18 at 2015 1:48 PM

2015-07-18T13:48:59-04:00

PO2 Peter Klein, I don't have any immediate suggestions at this point. However, my mid-tern goal is to build an HO layout. Since I was a child I built HO scale armored vehicles, airplanes, and collected figures and buildings. I noticed that you had tagged Model Railroading as an interest when we connected today. I am hopeful one of my other connections may respond with some good advice.

Response by PO2 Peter Klein made Sep 7 at 2015 10:43 PM

2015-09-07T22:43:09-04:00

Took a friend to several locations along the San Diego Bay industrial area on Saturday so he could see a few things I want to model. He will be starting a design for me because he has a great deal more experience than I do with layout design. Two of the things I want are a cement transfer facility and a Container facility.

Response by PO2 Peter Klein made Aug 23 at 2016 10:08 PM

2016-08-23T22:08:34-04:00

The garage layout went out with the trash. There is a Jacobs ladder into the attic from the garage. Pulled the ladder down one day to put something in the attic. So much for that layout. I now have a plan for a shelf layout (HO) in what was my office. being retired means the office can be put a better use. If anyone wants to see the plan I can upload it. It will be a freelance design based very loosely on San Diego.