[stationmaster]

Hi,
Just to say "hello".
I am a retiree and new to model railways. Like most people I did have a trainset (Triang!) as a youngster but since then zero time, money and space. I have spent months researching MR websites for info and ideas as I know little or nothing about the prototypes or track turnouts, etc. I intend to build a fictitional modern era 24' x 8' 3-level 00 layout using peco streamline track. This will be in my attic which is insulated and heated. I am looking forward to developing this interest and am sure I will be occupied by it for years to come.

 

[7113]

Hi stationmaster and welcome to MRF.

Enjoy your retirement, the hobby and the forum.

Regards

 

[egg and chips]

Hi and welcome to the hobby , might I just suggest that you might find 24` x 8` a bit much to deal with for a first layout - suggest a smaller one would be less of a huge learning curve and you`d be up and running years quicker. enjoy whatever you choose

 

[Chinahand]

Hi and welcome to the MRF.

That's certainly an ambitious project you are going for. The real danger in large layouts is that its takes so long to get the first train running you lose inteest in the whole idea. If possible, I would suggest building it section at a time, starting with a section that will be mostly hidden, so that you a) learn from mistakes (and there will be some and

get some trains running, even if it's only on a 'there and back' basis.

Good luck anyway and keep us posted with pictures. If you need any help this is the place to come and you are sure to receive plenty of sound advice from the very friendly members.

 

[Brian Considine]

Welcome to MRF & the hobby - enjoy them both !

 

[zmil]

Hello and welcome to the Forum Stationmaster

Sounds like you have a good space to Work and play in

Regards

Zmil