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Reply to "Ideas for 6' x 16' Track Plans"

Just for the fun of it, I expanded a layout to fit your 6' X 16' space.   One of the problems with that shape of a layout space is access.   Unless you have all-around access (and it seems this space fits up against two or three walls), access beyond a 30" reach is a problem.   So I came up with this idea that has an operating "well" in the center, with much better access.   All of the turnouts are within a 30" reach, as are all but one of the buildings.   

In the lower center are two lift-out 30" bridges.   When these bridges are out, the "twice-around" route and the inner "loop-to-loop" routes are still operating.   This arrangement solves the access for most of the layout in a convenient way.   And the inner operating "well" is a fun way to have trains running around the operator - lots to see and experience.

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This layout plan is done with Lionel Fastrack, but of course other track systems would work as well.   The outer loop across the bridges is O-60 minimum diameter, so you can run O-54 locos and cars.   The inner return loop-to-loop is O-48 minimum diameter.   The approach tracks to the crossing in the middle are O-60.

The operating well is about 5' by 2.5' - deeper in the center, and a bit narrower toward the ends.   This is a comfortable space for one person - or two kids would be possible, but two adults would be tight.  Perhaps if two adults are seated with legs extending beneath the layout edge, it would be comfortable enough.

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Last edited by Ken-Oscale

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