This layout design very closely follows the design that John Armstrong wrote about in a layout design article he did about what might be possible using Z-Scale modeling. I believe that this article was originally written prior to 1990, going back to when the Micro Trains product line was still sold under the Kadee brand. The design is based on a fold-up concept whereby the majority of the layout is stored upright above a connecting shelf in order that its out of the way when not in use - a great space saving idea. In the plan, the shelf is to the right and the large blocks shown represent an elevated hinge system for allowing the layout to fold-up without concern for interference at the mating surfaces. The accompanying photo illustrates how the layout plan is placed on the table foundation that I made for this layout.

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