Need Help with first layout

[NorfolkSouthern9708]

Hey everybody,
     I am neededing help planning my first layout. I am opting for a small 30" by 80" door size layout. I wanted to recreate Conrail's ex-PRR Middle Division line. Lot's of switching, I wanted at least one industry that takes tankers. Could you nice people at The Railwire help?

[ednadolski]

http://www.cke1st.com/m_train2.htm

Lots of nice ideas, and easily adaptable to era, theme, size, etc.

HTH,
Ed

[NorfolkSouthern9708]

Hey, Thank you!

[Ed Kapuscinski]

If you want to do the middle division, look no further than Dave Vollmer's door layout.

I'd say he's hit it pretty well on the head.

[NorfolkSouthern9708]

Alright, thanx Ed. I won't be able to get to the replies quickly, using the Station's Computer. Mine is screwed up.

[asciibaron]

was there really any switching along the former MD during Conrail?  Mapleton has the silca plant, that's about all i can think of honestly.

-steve

[NorfolkSouthern9708]

Maybe since NS took over, there has been many more idustries put up. IDK. There is an industrial park up in Granville Township though.

[NorfolkSouthern9708]

Now I am having many thoughts on what to do. Maybe I will model a BNSF or UP layout. I kinda wanted to do something a little out of my crosshairs, if you will.

[wm3798]

Maybe look over your shoulder and do something from an earlier era...

Lee

[NorfolkSouthern9708]

I am really thinking about this. BNSF is pretty cool looking, but, an earlier era is a good idea, maybe something from the old PRR days?

[wm3798]

You need to study at the feet of the master, grass hopper...
http://www.thevollmerfamily.com/Pennsy/index.html

You'll either thank me later, or you'll run screaming into the night with an inferiority complex!  I used to think I did a pretty good job on scenery before this bum came along!

Lee

[asciibaron]

find a PRR branch line that has some switching and a tunnel and you are all set... i wouold not try to put a heavy mainline on a door - ask Dave about staging.

[NorfolkSouthern9708]

yeah, I don't know what to do at this time, but I may be able to go larger than a door layout, at the largest a 6x10ft layout.

[wm3798]

Mmm.  Steve, it sounds like there might be someone reaching for your plate of waffles...
 ;D

[Wlal13again]

Now I am having many thoughts on what to do. Maybe I will model a BNSF or UP layout. I kinda wanted to do something a little out of my crosshairs, if you will.

How about a nice sleepy coal branch on the Clinchfield like the Haysi?