Layout Design SIG Primer
General Layout Planning Principles
- Introduction to themes, eras, roles, intent, geographic location, etc.
- Why Choosing A prototype is important
- How To Plan Ahead For Operations
- Beyond The Basement And What It Does For You
- Industries
- Moving Freight
- Moving Passengers
- Basic Layout Building Blocks
- Design Implications For Different Scales
- Drawing Your Layout - Manual And Software Solutions
- Common Mistakes And Oversights By Beginning Layout Planners
Detail Considerations for Layout
- Track Standards: Switches, Curvature, Grades, Etc.
- Yards - Freight and passenger
- Auxiliary Yards
- Construction Methods
- Staging Track Design
- Signaling
- Control Systems
- Layout Room Preparation
- Ways Of Lighting Your Layout
- Layout Appearance, Fascia, Valances, Carpeting, Etc.
- Scenery Design, Compression, and Illusion
- Human Factors, Aisles, Crew Lounge, Etc.
- Handicap Accessibility Criteria
- Pro And Cons Of The Helix
- Backdrops And Backdrop Painting