For my last small N gauge layout I used a 120 x 45 x 5cm thermal insulation board, cost £8.50 new. Its easy to cut to size & making channels in for cables & wires if needed, just cover them with scenery. Any offcuts can be sculpted to make hills etc. I stuck all the buildings & scenery to it & can pick it up with one hand & stick it in a corner or wardrobe. I love your ethos of keeping it cheap, simple & fun.

Inspirational as usual, so useful to new modellers to see how the layout grows from bare boarding.  The floating shelf idea is great - the shelf is nice and lightweight while staying good and rigid.  I'm looking forward to seeing this one grow to completion as a nice fun layout.

I started one a while ago but lost interest as family duties piled up. Seeing this vid now has re-awoken that desire to get it finished. Also has me thinking of another build also….but will finish my current one first, so I can actually play trains 😂 Look forward to next update! 😉😁🇳🇿❤️

Love a new project and look forward to the series Mike, still the best channel for the beginner and always inspiring.

looks brilliant that does

Great inspiration, thank you Mike.

I'm always happy to see you start another mini layout from you 👍🙂
Great advice and inspiration.
Ian

Really great use of odds and ends and previously bought items. I'm looking forward to seeing how this develops. Kind regards, Steve

Another good looking layout, I particularly like the buildings 😊👍

Simple and  effective.....I have no space  in an apartment so only the bed or  living room table....keep it  simple  and cheap....

My Issue is I have ideas in my head what I want top do , but once I start  planning it I get into a Brick wall situation. I like the Floating Shelf Idea you use, Here in the USA those are so expensive I do not know why. I use laser cut bases that I design and build myself, add in adjustable legs and create my own  Digital  control interface on the facia of the base, That I am  good with doing and getting my ideas to physical, but  past that  I am stuck like a stick in the mud. I like your  flow of do it  and don't worry about perfect and it seems to come together for you in the end.

Please would possible to build this plan with Kato n gauge plastic track?
I have both the 4 and 6 points available.  I find the 6 is much better for my rolling stock , but have had issues with the 4.