[Sunnarth]

I've been enjoying random HO collecting and modest track set-ups since the eighties, now retired, getting more into it again, learning a lot already!

 

[Spence]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[Cousin Eddie]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Big Bill]

Welcome.

 

[DonR]

It's always a pleasure to welcome a new member
of our hobby.

Give us some idea of what your plans are. If you
have any questions we can help you with we'll
be glad to hear from you.

Don

 

[NorfolkSouthernguy]

Welcome kind sir.

 

[traction fan]

Welcome aboard!

I've been enjoying random HO collecting and modest track set-ups since the eighties, now retired, getting more into it again, learning a lot already!

Sunnarth;

Welcome to the forum! You mentioned "Track set ups." that sounds like they may have been temporary affairs? Do you have a more permanent layout now, or are you planning to build one? If so, how much space do you have available?

The files attached below are some I've written to help new modelers build their first layout. I realize you're not really "new", in the normal sense, and you have built those "track set ups" in the past. Still, you might want to browse through them and see if there is any information you can use.

Again Welcome;

Traction Fan :smilie_daumenpos:

View attachment WHERE DO I START rev 4.pdf

View attachment 1 How to build a better first layout.pdf

View attachment 2 How to build a better first layout.pdf

View attachment 3 & 4 How to build a better first layout.pdf

View attachment 5 How to build a better first layout.pdf

View attachment 6 How to build a better first layout.pdf

View attachment All AboutTurnouts rev 5.pdf

View attachment Tips for handling small parts.pdf

View attachment Paintbrush Pine Trees.pdf

View attachment MODEL RAILROADING ON A BUDGET.pdf

View attachment Model Railroad Terminology 3.pdf