Design Options

Given the constraints and prototype selected, I've probably got a few options I can pursue;

Baden AG Bahnhof - Limited Diorama

This project would be a single module focused purely on Baden AG Bahnhof with limited opportunities for operation. Basically, this would be a modelling exercise but not much else.

Pros:

• Has a specific focus (prototype, buildings, etc)
• Fits my space and budget constraints

Cons:

• Limited opportunity for operations would be a big disappointment - after all, I'm a RailGeek because I like to watch trains moving around so not being able to do that would be a let down.

Baden AG Bahnhof - Basic Loop

This is my most likely starting point. So whilst I develop a basic diorama, it's constructed using the module standards and I hang a simple loop off it to allow for rudimentary operations.

Pros:

• Allows for Basic Operations
• Keeps it small - no need for a complex design

Cons:

• Limited scope for prototypical operations
• Doesn't really make good use of the space
• Not as much fun

Baden Surrounds

This would be a more expansive layout that focuses just on suburban traffic around Baden and would incorporate other PoI such as:

• Wettingen Station & Sidings
• Tunnel Sections
• Compact CBD
• Local Services

Pros:

• More expansive layout

Cons:

• Limited scope for SBB National or International/InterCity movements

SwissRail Focus

This would be a much larger endevour that would keep Baden at its centre but would actually run as a point-to-point service running Basel - Baden - Zurich and would offer a vast variety of prortypical operations including:

• Local Services
• SBB Services
• International (DB, SNCF, etc)

I suspect this might be a leap too far initially (if only because of a lack of space), but perhaps something to aspire too in future.