Here is another idea for 4'X9' with lots of switching.

Ken-Oscale posted:

Here is another idea for 4'X9' with lots of switching.

Well done, I'll keep that in mind.

EDIT: Nvm, I really want to use that idea, I like it SO MUCH!

Thanks.

Like the layout idea's, but I'd like to find one for 4x8..O gauge does take up the board.  Years ago I had a wonderful 4x8 layout in HO...Just a thought...

Abraham's Trains posted:

 

Here is ANOTHER Fastrack Plan, 

Objective: Make a layout that has more sidings, I like to "operate" instead of just running trains.

 "(But I should mention that I "operate" my trains and don't "run" them.)"

-TM Terry

Here are some things you need to take note of:

• I have NO idea how industries work, please explain it to me.
• I am only going with O36 track because I think it is best for a beginner like me!
• I don't need to worry about curves because I am only running Lionchief engines!
• I am using Lionel's "Fastrack" system.
• I am trying to go cheap here, I don't want a layout that costs more than $700 (The price of the layout is $476)
• I am not good at "Railroad Vocabulary", It took me a bit to realize what spur track meant.
• I am new to O-Gauge Railroading. (6 months)
• I am using RailModeller 4.1.11 for tracks.
• I am using Paint X for "scenery". (a free drawing software for mac.)
• I don't want anything larger than a 6 x 9 layout.
• The switches are O36.

• I measured the layout, It can fit a 4 x 9 table, so I am prepared to get a table.

• The layout is called "Rangefield Railway (RRR)" , Tell me you thoughts about the name!
• That name was based of the neighborhood I lived at, Rangefinder.
• I like to use "Amazon" and my Local hobby shop "HobbyTownUSA"  for buying train supplies.
• There is some "kink"  in the switches, not really worried about it.
• I'm not sure about a Tunnel, I tried adding a tunnel on one of my old layouts:

• For right now, I'm not interested in adding extra accessories.
• In 3D mode: 

• Early Version of the layout.

I gave up on that track plan because the Wye switches are too pricey. (I also did a better job on the mountains on that track plan, LOL.)

• I am probably staying with "Fastrack".
• I tried my best to add curvature to the roads in this 4 x 9 Fastrack Plan.
• I added a Inner Passing Loop.
• I'm ok with the sidings, they are long enough for my rolling stock.
• I can only run 1 train at a time, I'm ok with that.
• I do plan on having 2 Lionchief engines.
• I don't want to change to "TMCC" and "LEGACY".
• I removed those S curves.
• I canceled that 5 x 8 layout because it has a lot of chances of derailment.
• I also changed that Weird looking Tower on the track on my old plans and changed it to a "LIONEL COALING STATION" that I got in 2011, It's in my father's house back in Hawaii.

   

I spent a lot of time making this.

Please give feedback, and thank you!     

 

 

Love the layout...I need to build a layout that I can raise and lower in my garage.  I saw one some time ago and was really cool..

Dougie fresh posted:

Abraham's Trains posted:

 

Here is ANOTHER Fastrack Plan, 

Objective: Make a layout that has more sidings, I like to "operate" instead of just running trains.

 "(But I should mention that I "operate" my trains and don't "run" them.)"

-TM Terry

Here are some things you need to take note of:

• I have NO idea how industries work, please explain it to me.
• I am only going with O36 track because I think it is best for a beginner like me!
• I don't need to worry about curves because I am only running Lionchief engines!
• I am using Lionel's "Fastrack" system.
• I am trying to go cheap here, I don't want a layout that costs more than $700 (The price of the layout is $476)
• I am not good at "Railroad Vocabulary", It took me a bit to realize what spur track meant.
• I am new to O-Gauge Railroading. (6 months)
• I am using RailModeller 4.1.11 for tracks.
• I am using Paint X for "scenery". (a free drawing software for mac.)
• I don't want anything larger than a 6 x 9 layout.
• The switches are O36.

• I measured the layout, It can fit a 4 x 9 table, so I am prepared to get a table.

• The layout is called "Rangefield Railway (RRR)" , Tell me you thoughts about the name!
• That name was based of the neighborhood I lived at, Rangefinder.
• I like to use "Amazon" and my Local hobby shop "HobbyTownUSA"  for buying train supplies.
• There is some "kink"  in the switches, not really worried about it.
• I'm not sure about a Tunnel, I tried adding a tunnel on one of my old layouts:

• For right now, I'm not interested in adding extra accessories.
• In 3D mode: 

• Early Version of the layout.

I gave up on that track plan because the Wye switches are too pricey. (I also did a better job on the mountains on that track plan, LOL.)

• I am probably staying with "Fastrack".
• I tried my best to add curvature to the roads in this 4 x 9 Fastrack Plan.
• I added a Inner Passing Loop.
• I'm ok with the sidings, they are long enough for my rolling stock.
• I can only run 1 train at a time, I'm ok with that.
• I do plan on having 2 Lionchief engines.
• I don't want to change to "TMCC" and "LEGACY".
• I removed those S curves.
• I canceled that 5 x 8 layout because it has a lot of chances of derailment.
• I also changed that Weird looking Tower on the track on my old plans and changed it to a "LIONEL COALING STATION" that I got in 2011, It's in my father's house back in Hawaii.

   

I spent a lot of time making this.

Please give feedback, and thank you!     

 

 

Love the layout...I need to build a layout that I can raise and lower in my garage.  I saw one some time ago and was really cool..

Woah, quoting my post makes it really large.