Where to Start?
I want to build a model railroad for the purpose of exhibiting it at the Colombo Model Train Show in August. This gives me about ten weeks to finish it; but the exhibition requirements require the layout to be “Ready to Show” by 15 July 2023, or in about six weeks. So, I had to move quickly …
For an exhibition layout, I desire the following:
Transportable. This means that it needs to be small, and lightweight. It also needs to be sturdy enough to withstand the moving around from place to place.
Continuous Running. Allowing the trains to just run on their own, without any real supervision is nice for an exhibition layout. Thus the track plan will incorporate some form of loop.
Some Operations. Having the capability for the trains to do some “work” (i.e., drop off and pick up cars) is also nice for any layout as it provides some interest other than just watching the train run around and around.
Fortunately, I have a head start on this project: I have a Graham Farish (by Bachmann) Freight Set in N-scale. This set includes track for an oval loop; a small steam locomotive with a tender, two open wagons, 2 vans, a brake van; and a DC controller … pretty much everything needed to get a model train running. I ordered a set of Graham Farish points and some sections of straight track to create a short siding inside the loop to allow for some operations.
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