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Hi,

Finally, after a lot drawing and consideration of the layout design a decision has been made.  The track could have been single or double, the single track allowing a larger layout the double track being smaller but with a longer track length.  As it is for use at exhibitions will be double track not being very proto-typical for a narrow-gauge line but will allow more trains to be run at the same time.  It has turned out more or less the same design as our existing layout which has proved to be very practical for running steam model locomotives. The drawings due to the size of paper used only shows some of the front and back straight base boards that will be made.  A start will be made on making the boards for the curved track at the end of the week as I hope to collect the cut plywood on Thursday.  One of the advantages of using the Tenmille track which is higher than the Peco SM 32 of the existing layout is that most vintage model locomotives will run on it.

There are two options for the width of front and back straight base boards which can be decided on at a later date, probably after the end boards are finished.

Single track design.

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Drawing of the base board for two curved tracks.

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Drawing of narrower straight base boards.

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Drawing of wider straight base boards.

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Regards Tony.