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Developing an A&Y themed layout

There are many possible layout designs that could represent the Atlantic & Yadkin Railway, from a huge layout that represents most if not all the line to a industrial switching layout covering the Furnace Branch in Greensboro to a small scenic layout capturing Piedmont short line railroading in the days of steam. Each layout type would appeal to some modeler.

In order to sort out the kind of layout I wished to have, I sought out the services of professional layout designers. Several answered my inquiries and most had some set of questions for clients to help them figure out a layout theme and design that would satisfy the customer based on that customer's skills, experience and preferences.

I have re-formatted the questions from one designer and my answers to those questions to show you how my preferences and desires became the basis for what I had hoped would be my dream version of a prototype model layout. Use the links to the left to view the designer's questions and my answers. Maybe it will help you work towards your version of an A&Y layout or even some other favorite prototype.

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This page  last edited Saturday, December 16, 2017