https://blog.model-train-help.com/2024/11/modular-layout-recommendations.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=modular-layout-recommendations Model railroads and model trains Thu, 12 Dec 2024 01:50:30 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2024/11/modular-layout-recommendations.html#comment-75646 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 01:50:30 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6898#comment-75646 On the tracks, leave a 3″ opening (no rail) on each module and then have ‘temp cross track’ pieces to fit between the track ends of each module. Keep them in a well marked envelop for reuse when setting up modules again!

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2024/11/modular-layout-recommendations.html#comment-75060 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 18:21:20 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6898#comment-75060 You might want to reconsider the hollow core door. The ones I’ve seen have very thin plywood (less than 1/8 inch) on either side of a mostly hollow core. Not much there to attach anything. And the interior cross pieces will pretty much set the size of each section, assuming you want a solid edge all around each section.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2024/11/modular-layout-recommendations.html#comment-75024 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 01:21:32 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6898#comment-75024 Use Kato Unitrack. They have an expansion piece that you can use to bridge the joints/gaps

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