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QUOTE (SwiftyMcVaie @ 19 Jan 2009, 12:32) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I have a room which measures 42ft by 24ft and am looking to build a large railway.
Hopefully this might help sort out some definitions or give you some extra ideas
What type of railway do you like?
Steam, diesel or electric traction? Standard or Narrow gauge.
British or Continental? also where in the relevant country.
Do you want a lot of track or trains in the scenery?
Do you want to sit back and run trains or operate it as a miniature railway?
Will you operate it alone or with a group of friends?
Do you want sound?, if so plan for DCC control from the start and it will be easy to run the wiring appropriate as you build.
Hopefully this might help sort out some definitions or give you some extra ideas

What type of railway do you like?
Steam, diesel or electric traction? Standard or Narrow gauge.
British or Continental? also where in the relevant country.
Do you want a lot of track or trains in the scenery?
Do you want to sit back and run trains or operate it as a miniature railway?
Will you operate it alone or with a group of friends?
Do you want sound?, if so plan for DCC control from the start and it will be easy to run the wiring appropriate as you build.