Western Expansion Central -
W
hen I read about the MRH competition to spend
500 bucks, I thought about what I would do if I
were to start over with nothing but 500 dollars.
As I thought about what I would want in my beginning layout,
four criteria came to mind. First, I would want a continuous run
so I could sit back and enjoy watching my trains run. Second, I
A starter layout you can build for under $500
– By Doug Forbes
1. While the layout here starts as a Plywood Pacific, it
need not stay that way. This photo by Chet Zaiko shows
what it could look like with some scenery applied,
THE WESTERN EXPANSION CENTRAL
First place winner of the MRH $500 starter
layout design challenge contest ...
MRH-Mar 2013
