Following discussions on Narrow Gauge Railway Modelling Online i've decided to alter the trackplan for PnC slightly to reduce the bend in it and move away from the "L" shape towards something more gentle, perhaps a 45-60 degree bend rather than a 90 degree one.
It was pointed out to me that it would open up the area where the layout could be viewed from, and i think that this might help create a more realistic layout too, with better viewing potential for exhibition visitors.
Also discussed was the construction of the baseboards, i think due to the size of the layout (and my car's boot!) i'm going to limit the boards to 4'6" x 2'6" and have 4 boards, two for the goods yard and tidal inlet and two for the station and plockton scene. Due to the size the weight might be an issue, so i started to think of ways to save weight, one way would be to make "hybrid" baseboards and use ply or similar for the fascia boards and then use foamboard or blue foam for the contours and runnning surface. Hopefully that should keep the weight down whilst not compromising strength.
Will revise the trackplan soon.
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