This clinic will discuss why I choose to build a small, but detailed model railroad. The small approach fits in well in a multi-use space which I found myself in after downsizing from a 2,200 sq. ft. home to a 1,000 sq. ft. home in 2021. If you are a one-man operation or do not have frequent work sessions, a large completed basement layout can be overwhelming and possibly hinder modeling.
Building a small layout allows the modeler to spend more time on the aspects of the hobby they like best, and is not focused so much on completing large sections of bench work. This clinic will cover the era and theme of the layout, construction of the bench work and valances, back drops, lighting, trackwork, control system, and scenery all in a 10 ft. x 12 ft. space.
