11-13-2013, 09:17 AM
Hello,
my name is Gerd and I play with model trains []
I bought a pair of Joe Works Shay in Hon30 and now I'm looking for layout ideas to get them run on. I had many ideas but non of those was good enough in my mind so I came to a point where I totally run out of ideas.
My first attempt was to build a ore tramway, somewhat like the Gilpin, but I couldn't get warm with this idea.
My favorite would be a logging layout since logging is my favorite theme for model railroading (see my user name wich means "logging railroader" in German).
So I searched for logging layouts but all of them in the internet are already build by some else, to big, without real logging operations or I just don't like them.
Maybe one of you guys has an idea for a layout. The givens are very simple.
A 2' by 4' layout or a modular design with small easy to store modules. I don't have enough room for a permanent setup of the layout.
I plan to run my Shays with Minitrains rolling stock since I've a couple of them in my collection. Beside the brown Baby-Shay I've an unpainted MichCal #2. Both locos will get NWSL regear kits installed with can motors and a nice paintjob.
Many thanks in advance for your layout ideas. It would be great to get the locos into operational service instead of standing in the showcase.
Bye, Gerd
my name is Gerd and I play with model trains []
I bought a pair of Joe Works Shay in Hon30 and now I'm looking for layout ideas to get them run on. I had many ideas but non of those was good enough in my mind so I came to a point where I totally run out of ideas.
My first attempt was to build a ore tramway, somewhat like the Gilpin, but I couldn't get warm with this idea.
My favorite would be a logging layout since logging is my favorite theme for model railroading (see my user name wich means "logging railroader" in German).
So I searched for logging layouts but all of them in the internet are already build by some else, to big, without real logging operations or I just don't like them.
Maybe one of you guys has an idea for a layout. The givens are very simple.
A 2' by 4' layout or a modular design with small easy to store modules. I don't have enough room for a permanent setup of the layout.
I plan to run my Shays with Minitrains rolling stock since I've a couple of them in my collection. Beside the brown Baby-Shay I've an unpainted MichCal #2. Both locos will get NWSL regear kits installed with can motors and a nice paintjob.
Many thanks in advance for your layout ideas. It would be great to get the locos into operational service instead of standing in the showcase.
Bye, Gerd