Building the Right-Sized Layout0 (KAL12825)

Building the Right-Sized Layout is a practical planning guide for model railroaders who want to design a room-sized layout that fits space, time, and resources. It features five detailed track plans and practical guidance on planning, sizing, and managing a layout that remains achievable and enjoyable.

Inside are track-planning strategies, construction techniques, and room-planning concepts designed to make the process straightforward from idea to operation. The book also shares operating tips to help maintain and enjoy the layout once it is built. Real-world examples include Thomas Klimoski’s Georgia Northeastern Railroad and three additional small layouts, illustrating how the concepts translate to a compact, manageable space.