My barracks layout was a 2x6 foot module and a 2x2 foot module - parts of which are still the benchwork of my current layout. And the modules did travel and go to shows. I discovered that a 6 foot long module was about the longest 2 foot wide object I could fit into the trunk of a Plymouth Breeze with the back seats down.
If you've been watching the threads long enough, one of my girlfriends of that era handpainted a "Carpenters" logo on a Bachmann 50' boxcar - incredible work. My wife, bless her, has ridden all over the country on Amtrak with me and knew well of my trains addiction from the start. It's passed to the next generation - my oldest son (17) did his first F-unit cabride two weeks ago - couldn't wipe that silly smile off his face for hours! But, yeah, there were another whole group that to this day, were told it WAS a hotplate, or something at least more illegal and daring!
there is a reason its not going back with me..... </font>[/QUOTE]So, college has been a good learning experience for you?
The September issue of MR has a great branch line RR. Got me thinking about doing something similar. Maybe 15' x 2' along the wall. Does this qualify as "minimalist"???
You N scale guys have seen this. I call it the Lighter than Air railroad because it was the trackage aboard a United States Naval Air Station (Lighter than Air). Layout is 2x3', but has the world's largest wooden building painted in perspective on the backdrop. I don't think it even looks small as long as you don't look at much of it at once. For trackplan, see http://www.railimages.com/albums/kennethanthony/aaa.jpg
