This is a pretty wonderful stand-alone layout in that it features a mountain-climbing figure 8 where at one point the tracks are stacked 3 layers high--and on top of all that rests the mountain with a waterfall and a small area for modeling.
 
One important note: all the video and pictures you see here are of the ORIGINAL version we had built. We now have redesigned it but only build it to custom order. However, the track plan that you see listed among the pictures is the actual track plan you would receive. As an explanation, the original was 37" long but that meant pretty steep inclines. When we redesigned it to a 47" footprint, we were able to take the incline down to 3.5% , and, with 195 mm curves, this means you can run longer equipment and trains  on it. 
 
But now let's go back to the magic of the layout: we encourage you to watch the video one more time just to study how much action can fit in so small a footprint. This is one of those layouts that, when you step back a few feet, it feels like you are seeing a real train a mile off (and isn't this exactly how in the old day movie studios shot railroad footage?).
 
The mainline features a longer UPHILL climb where the min. radius is 195 mm and just a 3.5% incline. The DOWNHILL track is steeper (4.5%) but still keeps the 195 mm min. One advantage to the shallower uphill climb is that the layout no longer looks like a standard Figure 8 and each lap takes much longer to complete than a standard compact Figure 8. Note: The small, inner loop is flat (no incline), with curves that are 120 mm. Our favorite locomotive for it is either the Rokuhan DT12-10. Marklin also sells locomotives that can handle this.
 
The mountain that the mainline runs through features a pop-off mountain top with a waterfall that is removable should you ever need access to all the track. The pictures and video also show a 19" long by 5" deep by 8" high village insert. The track plan is listed as 23" wide -- this mountain front would add about 6" to the width and make the total height about 8".
 
The price listed on the website is 10% LESS THAN THAT SHOWN ON EBAY and includes the track and scenery (including lake and waterfall), but NOT any buildings, power supplies, locomotives, or train cars. AND NOTE: WE OFFER FREE SHIPPING -- BUT YOU CAN BUT IT FOR $100.00 OFF LIST PRICE IF YOU CAN PICK THE LAYOUT UP IN CHICAGO (60618).
 
Size: 47” long, 23” wide plus mountain appendage (6" wide, 8” High). All track is Rokuhan.
 
We do not accept returns.