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Hi

I am currently building the Paul Lunn version of Horndale as I think it is more interesting. I have already built the baseboard out ot 6mm MDF supported by 2x1 framing. To me the Horndale layout in Hornby magazine looks dull and interesting. I purchased the track (peco) from the list in the excellent book Model Rail Planing and design by Santona Publications. Also purchased all the buildings recommended by Paul Lunn. After several days and drinks the track would just not line up!. I seemed to have a spare piece left. I letter to Paul Lunn via Santona brought me the correct configuration for the setrack. I agree it is tight, but if you want a simple layout in a small space. The baseboard is not square but contoured as Pauls diagrams in the book. I have used the Guagemaster underlay and hope to post some images soon. The only problem so far is that the Hornby Goods Shed is very tight so I will have to put a radius 3 curve and increase the baseboard on the left hand bottom corner.

 

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QUOTE (61215 billy carver @ 24 Mar 2008, 12:33) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>hi spanner,hope to see your efforts for more inspiration.what size are you talking about??? is it smilar to horndale???i just want a small roundy roundy for running in. cheers billy

Hi Billy

The baseboard is about 1m square but curves slightly at the front to the left hand corner and there is also a slight curve upto the top right hand corner. I just thought it looked more interesting in Paul Lunns drawing on page 18 of the Model Railway Planning & Design Handbook.

I have not laid the track yet but did a dummy run in the sommertime, and it is very tight !. I just wanted a small simple layout to start with. I have purchased quite a few railway items over the years. Including N guage and a few bits of triang TT.

will send some photos when weather is better.

regards

Chris