Acquire more space and longer towns and runs with multiple decks!
Tony Koester walks you through design, options, lighting and wiring considerations, the where and when sequence, as well as the all-important construction techniques.
Contents:
Introduction 4 The evolution of layout design 6 Looking up instead of out Do you really need more than one deck? 12 Longer runs enhance operations Design considerations 24 Developing a track plan Climbing between decks 38 Helixes, continuous runs, and elevators Height compromises 46 Factors in determining ideal levels Layout lighting 56 In a word, “fluorescent” Don’t let the top infringe on the bottom 66 Avoiding clearance issues Construction techniques 74 Assembly order is critical Framing the picture – fascias and valances 80 Framing the view of the layout Multi-deck layout sampler 88 Examples of successful layouts