Layout Design
Panel Discussion

Four prior editors for the Layout Design Special Interest Group (LD SIG) discussed the art of good layout design at the 2008 National Convention. We captured that discussion on video for MRH Theater viewers, so enjoy!

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Layout Design Panel - segment 1 (16:08) - Hear four prior editors of the LD SIG discuss what good layout design is all about! Segment 1 has the panel (Joe Fugate, Dave Clemens, Doug Gurin, and Byron Henderson) discussing how "model railroad layout design best practices" have changed over time. Visit LD SIG web site.

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Layout Design Panel - segment 2 (15:57) - The four prior editors of the LD SIG continue their discussion of what good layout design is all about! Segment 2's conversation covers more recent trends in good layout design and introduces the term "chainsaw railroad". Visit LD SIG web site.

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Layout Design Panel - segment 3 (15:06) - The four prior editors of the LD SIG continue their discussion of what good layout design is all about! In Segment 3, the panel continues the discussion on how to lower the hurdle to entry into the hobby. Visit LD SIG web site.

Layout Design Panel - segment 4 (10:23) - The four prior editors of the LD SIG continue their discussion of what good layout design is all about! Segment 4's conversation centers around the unique challenges and opportunities of modular and club layouts. Visit LD SIG web site.

Layout Design Panel - segment 5 (16:10) - The four prior editors of the LD SIG continue their discussion of what good layout design is all about! In the 5th and final segment, the panel talks about the importance of knowing how real railroads operate in order to get a more interesting layout. Visit LD SIG web site.

ADDITIONAL MODEL RAILROAD TRACK PLANNING RESOURCES

• Layout Design SIG wiki (online primer and layout plans)
• LD SIG Yahoo Groups forum (discussion of layout design and construction)
• Operations SIG (model railroad operation special interest group)
• Byron Henderson's Model Rail Services web site (custom layout planning)
• Joe Fugate's HO Siskiyou Line web site (200,000 hits and counting)
• Model-Trains-Video.com DVDs and downloadable videos (MRH parent company)