![]() ![]() They do not need to learn other skills first like planning, layout design and bench work design. The simple sheet of plywood creates a surface where the rookie can play and begin to work with the materials and concepts of the hobby quickly. I believe that new model railroaders should be encouraged to build a 4×8 layout. ![]() Louis Central Railroad is a project railroad from NMRA Gateway. A model railroad rookie needs to get something started, try something new and play with it with little to no effort. Byron Henderson, in his article “ Why Waste the Space on an HO 4X8?“, discusses some very good reasons and alternatives to 4×8. These are all valid facts, but all fail to consider the position of the model railroad rookie. It is restrictive, will grow boring fast and takes a lot of space that could be better utilized. ![]() Many experienced model railroaders will tell you the 4×8 sheet of plywood is a bad idea. I did my first scenery on that layout, first sectional track, first flex track and many other firsts. I built several track arrangements on the surface and learned a lot about what works and what does not. It was placed on top of an old pool table that was no longer used. My first layout was the classic 4×8 sheet of plywood. I have been a model railroader for many years. ![]()
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