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Ok guys so I am starting again as the boards I have used and the layout I had was not the right size so instead of having to match up 4 or more boards to get the size of board I need I have decided to start again.
Now what thickness should the base of the board Ideally be? I mean before the frame work goes on it of course. Is there a minimum or maximum thickness of the board which is acceptable that I can go for.
I'm planning on a 5x3ft layout on 1 board instead of several ones bolted together.
I'm still trying to work out what kind of plan for N gauge that is still Kato track that is simple but interesting modern british era but I do know that I want at least 3 ovals with the widest curve being 11" 45 degree curve on it and some sidings and at least 2 passing loops in the fiddle yard area so I can park stock up behind the scenes as well as some lines that join the mainlines on the front so I can store locos.
I have been looking at some plans online but they all seem pretty complicated when it comes to the sidings areas which is what I'm trying to avoid.
Now what thickness should the base of the board Ideally be? I mean before the frame work goes on it of course. Is there a minimum or maximum thickness of the board which is acceptable that I can go for.
I'm planning on a 5x3ft layout on 1 board instead of several ones bolted together.
I'm still trying to work out what kind of plan for N gauge that is still Kato track that is simple but interesting modern british era but I do know that I want at least 3 ovals with the widest curve being 11" 45 degree curve on it and some sidings and at least 2 passing loops in the fiddle yard area so I can park stock up behind the scenes as well as some lines that join the mainlines on the front so I can store locos.
I have been looking at some plans online but they all seem pretty complicated when it comes to the sidings areas which is what I'm trying to avoid.