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Dogbone Layout With Figure Eights And Outside Loop Track

Norm has a progress report on his layout:

“I am working on a 6 foot by 16 foot layout with about 240 feet of track laid down in two folded dogbone figure eights with one simple outside loop. Track switches allow for access across all three main line runs.

I have been working on this part time (remember, this IS a hobby) since November of 2007, with a timeout period of 6 months while upgrading and rewiring the house electric system. I have been taking photos of the project at various stages of the build. I currently do not have any scenery in place yet. Except in a very few spots, the layout has 22 inch radius curves or larger and all grades are less than 2%. I am currently in the process of attaching wiring to the track switches.”

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