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Reply to "Request for feedback on FasTrack layout(s)"

@johnstrains posted:

Pappu,

I'm not a track design guru so will leave it to the many others here who are so qualified to comment.

But reading through this thread will add this: I'm a big fan of the Lionel Dealer Display Layouts from the 50's and actually have built the D-105 which is a 5x9 two level layout. I see you are considering the D-264 5x9 which is a great layout. These Displays were designed to include lots of action in small spaces and indeed have plenty of operating accessories, buildings, lights, and other trackside signals.  The track plans and wiring schematics are all easily available so if you decide  to go that route you've basically got a "cookbook" for the design.

One caveat: These Displays used classic Lionel tubular track and I note that you're going with FasTrak. Should not be a problem as I know several have done modern versions of the Display Layouts using FasTrak. Just a matter of doing some conversions.

Thanx @johnstrains! Will do a search for the electrical schematics on the site and see if I can find it.

One q- when I do add another train set/engine, what would I need to consider electrically that would require changes to the tracks?

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