SP&S Shelf Layout

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The entire design of the layout, less the backdrop, is to be moveable. At a bare minimum the major scences and structures will be able to be saved for the next rendition. I have found modeling one common theme will allow me to continue to reuse mnay of the components at the next location.

Ditto. I hope we don't need to move for several years as I am very happy in my present parish and current house. For me the track shelving system would be reusable, and perhaps a section or two of the current layout (just imagining there, since only one part of the first phase is under construction) but I'm not sure how much lumber from the benchwork would be re-used. Naturally the turnout machines & controls, but I might need new control tubing if it develops a permanent bend based on its current configuration.

The backdrop will be applied over top of the shelving uprights so it can be removed in large segments. I need to remember to take pictures of the screw locations as it goes up so that I can remove it when that day comes. They'll be hidden by spackle and paint shortly after the backdrop goes up! Yours looks terrific, btw. The gentle curve around the exhaust is a neat touch.

I just ordered custom decals for the Ocali Creek Railway today. It's not a huge financial investment, but I imagine the time spent custom painting and decaling 50 pieces of equipment including rolling stock and locomotives will be an investment in time and money, so that's my theme for the next few years at least!

Galen