Fastrack layout plan

Layout area is 20'x8" not 16'x8 

Eldon,

   1st welcome to the OGR you will love it here.

 Nice simple layout, I would however set up switches between the 2 loops, if you want to power and run them separately, use a siding power control type switch.

 You will want to set up in DCS Blocks any way, so this will be no big deal.  Remember to use 13 or less track joins when setting up each one of your DCS blocks. Engineer with as many 30" pieces of FasTrack as you can get into your layout design.

 Also run Legacy drops from your TIU Black channels ( Not thru the TIU however) and directly form the Legacy Base to the opposite outside rail from the DCS Black channel drops, to assure max Legacy signal.

Have fun

PCRR/Dave

Thanks for the great information Dave.

Eldon,

   Post pictures as you build, if you need any help just ask, we have a lot of knowledgeable people here on the OGR.

PCRR/Dave

About 1/2 way thru the construction of the new Train Room myself!

Thanks Dave

What I need most right now is a plan then a material list then I can start stockpiling track and switches for the future build.

Eldon

You may want to consider 072 outside and 060 inside.   Go to Lionel.com and look at the catalog (or if you have a Lionel catalog with Fastrack in it.   Its either quarter curves or half curves the wont come out right with 048.  Hope this helps! 

Jim 

You may want to make your inner loop reversing, using two switches. Then you have 2 approaches to your center section where your city/industry can grow.

Dave