$500 Starter Layout Contest Rules
Here are the rules for the $500 Starter Layout Challenge Contest we ran from
August to November of 2012.
You have a $500 total budget.
Assume basic tools: hammer, saw, drill, screwdriver, scissors, single-edged
razor blades, soldering iron.
Assume advanced tools like a table saw, router, or lathe are NOT available.
Must design an operating layout or module (continuous running optional).
Include a shopping list not exceeding $500 - must cover benchwoork, road
bed, track, wiring, control system, rolling stock, locos, structures, and scenery.
Common items listed on the web like eBay or Yahoo train yard sale okay.
Thinking outside the box encouraged.
