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Deciding On A Layout

Knowing that I wanted to use KATO Unitrack for my model railroad track I went and visted the website at katousa.com to see what kind of layouts they have.  I wanted to use as much space as possible on top of my bar, yet if need be, be able to move the layout and re-use the bar.  I brought my youngest son (now 12) down to take a look and get his opinion.  I was not into just doing a switching layout, I wanted to enjoy watching the train go around, but also play with some switches occasionally.  I came across a layout called “Manning Oaks” and thought it would be perfect.  The layout was designed to fit on a 36”x72” board and that would fit perfectly on my bar.  It provided 2 full loops where I can watch the trains go around and some turnouts to be me more involved with the layout.







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