crannman Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 hi all new to all this got grandkids western mesenger set managed to get it set up after alot of sorting out the track layout going to put it in attic on a board and slowly ad to track can you give me any advice on layouts and what track packs to buy . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 The Hornby boxed track packs that you can buy, are specifically made to build the layout on the Hornby R8217 TrakMat layout design. So if you are building a 'free form' layout of your own design, then the Hornby Track Expansion Packs will be of little value to you..However, if you are expanding your layout based upon the R8217 TrakMat layout design, then download my "Getting Started, including Track Expansion Packs" PDF document. You will find the download link for it in the sticky post of the same name found at the very top of this particular sub-forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crannman Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 The Hornby boxed track packs that you can buy, are specifically made to build the layout on the Hornby R8217 TrakMat layout design. So if you are building a 'free form' layout of your own design, then the Hornby Track Expansion Packs will be of little value to you..However, if you are expanding your layout based upon the R8217 TrakMat layout design, then download my "Getting Started, including Track Expansion Packs" PDF document. You will find the download link for it in the sticky post of the same name found at the very top of this particular sub-forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 TIP: As this is your first reply, just be aware that the 'Blue Button with the White Arrow' is not a 'Reply to this post' button. To reply, scroll down and write your reply in the reply text box at the bottom of the page and click the Green 'Reply' button..You won't now be able to reply until tomorrow as you have used up your two initial newbie posts. The two post limit for new accounts is imposed to stop SCAM Auto-bots from flooding the forum with junk posts. The limit will be lifted from your account after 24/48 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I love class 158 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 /media/tinymce_upload/5cc1fdea2d78cc89df5735bfcb030d07.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 going to put it in attic-NOT a good idea! There are lots of threads scattered around all the various forums about where to build a layout.Attics, unless fitted with proper floors, insulation, access stairs, and electricity, light, and ventilation, are more trouble than you would believe.Taken to an extreme example - power from an extension cable plugged in to a socket in a bedroom, access via a chair balanced on a table on the edge of the stairway, you have arthritis in a hip, there is no proper floor in the attic, and there's a power failure while you are up there, at ten pm! Now - get out without putting a foot through the ceiling, or falling out of the hatch and down the stairs!-Being sensible, in summer you will roast, in winter you will freeze. Boards will buckle from the damp. All your models will get filthy, and so will you!Before you build anything in the attic, you need to do a lot of forward planning, taking into consideration access, safety, and the house structure. You will be amazed just how heavy a solidly built railway layout is, and unless the attic floor has been reinforced, it will not take the stress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 Class 158 -nice photo, but as there is no text accompanying, what is the relevence to an attic layout? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crannman Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 thanks all the attic is converted it was sons bedroom but hes married and gone ...yipppeee....so no issue with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Australian model rail road Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Welcome to the hobby you and your grandkids will have a lot of fun as you develop the layout. I have never used Track Mat system so I can not comment on this you can look at the Hornby plans on internet which always helpful and decide on DCC or DC to control your layout cheers from Perth Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crannman Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 any tips advice on building the layout sidings ,tunnels,landscaping putting a bit of colour and life into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howbi Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 You'll get a lot of inspiration and information by going to local model railway exhibitions. Not only will you see the finished article but usually there are Traders there selling all the scenic stuff. Worth taking a few photos (with exhibitors permission) of bits you like to incorporate into your layout.......Hornby magazine is an excellent reference with various layouts highlighted every month..........HB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Don't build anything that moves, then put it where you cannot easily reach it. You can bet your last teabag that is the part that will go wrong first!If you have tunnels, make the top removable, so you can rescue anything that derails in there (or evict the cat!)Remember the KISS rule. (Keep It Simple, Silly). The more complex (or fiddly) something is, the more likely it is to go wrong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crannman Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 thanks for the advice i will try my best to keep it simple ,,,,,,,honest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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