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The Budget Model Railways 60cm x 23.5cm floating shelf layout challenge

Concept:
To produce a layout of any scale/gauge on a 60cm x 23.5 cm floating shelf. Thickness of the shelf does not matter but must not exceed the 60cm x 23.5cm dimensions. 
It must have at least one point/ switch and have as much operating potential as possible, ie not a single track diorama.
​Any type of track inc pre ballasted is acceptable. Ovals are acceptable if they can be fitted in, as long as there is at least one point/switch.
It must have two buildings/structures as a minimum, but this can include sheds, signal boxes etc.
Backscene can be any height. 
The fiddle yard must not exceed 60cm in length or be more than two road, it must be separate  from the scenic section, i.e. no 4ft boards with only the 60 x 23 section as a layout.
The layout should include as much second hand and recycled material and features as possible.
The objective of the challenge is to inspire people to have a go at making a micro shunting layout, especially those who have not built a layout or micro layout before, and to do so on a limited budget. 
Whilst I will be interested to see any layouts outside of the criteria, only those that meet the criteria will be featured on the website.
There is no prize or reward, or ranking 1st 2nd 3rd etc, its just a fun challenge to inspire people to enjoy making a micro layout.
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Kari Ikonen - KirKirsikkapuu Kääntöpöytä (Cherry Blossom Turntable)

21/5/2025

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​Its inspired by several cherry blossom layouts in N scale, I had a used roundtable that was perfect to be the "X-factor" of the layout.
The build is 60x23cm with used XP foam from a makerspace. The layout is a mix of Minitrix, Kato and Tomix track that's lightly ballasted. The gazebo is made by DM-Toys and the white building is Kibri (I think), both are used from previous projects.
Rocks used cuts of cork, static grass uses colored thread and the flowers/flock is made from cheap sponges.
Layout is perfect for a turntable shunting puzzle, as well as possible in being a pssing through module.
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Bramel link
23/5/2025 13:06:50

Now that is certainly amajor advantage, excellent use of space

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Bramel link
23/5/2025 13:08:38

Love it, excellent use of space and I love the turntable

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