This plan has an outside perimeter route with mostly O-48, with O-48 easements.
Three independent routes are supported, but interconnected. One reverse loop through the Wye at the left. All mainline turnouts are O-48 or O-60 plus the O-72 'Y'. One O-36 turnout for the industry sidings at the left.
Buildings are from Menards.
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What software did you use to create this layout?
I used AnyRail. You can download a trial version (up to 50 pieces of track) to play with. If you would like the AnyRail file, I will post it here.
Ken,
I am amazed at how much track you got on 2 4x8 sheets. That is really nice.
I also like the variety of routes that you can run. Super layout with lots of action possibilities.
This is the best 2 4x8 I have seen for Fastrack. At some point in the future my grandson wants me to help him build a layout, this looks like it will be the one. Thanks for sharing this layout.
Tom
Thanks Tom! Good luck with your future build, this is a fun layout!
Very nice. I particularly like the unique way you've designed the reversing loop.
Yes I would like the AnyRail File. Yes I am impressed with the layout which will fit my basement space perfectly.
Ken,
Thanks for the list of track sections. That along with your layout plan really helps. Thanks agin for a great layout design and inspiration.
Tom
Could You post the Anyrail file ?
Thanks
Here is the AnyRail file. I would be interested in pics or posts of your progress!
This version adds a rotating beacon on top of the hill, lights for the fastrack lighted bumpers, and a depression around the pond. So there is terrain both above and below the track level, enhancing the visual interest. The track is unchanged from the previous version.
This plan is perhaps unique in being able to include an O-72 'Y', that also makes a useful WYE in a small layout.
Very cool, and, well-designed! There is a tremendous amount of variety to the possible rail routes which creates a high level of operating interest.
Thank you for the nice comments, the operating variety does make this a good layout plan.
Very nice Ken! Thanks for posting!
Nice job Ken - now you have me rethinking my 6 x 12 area!
Sean
Interesting looks like it could be built in stages. Outer loop first and then inner loops as track became available! Is outer loop all O48 switches? Seems I have 3 pair of 048, pair of 072, and 072 Wye "in hand"
Outer loop has two O-60s and two O-48s. I believe you could use O-72s instead of O-60s. I will check with the track planning software to make sure. The other way to build in stages of course is one 4X8 at a time. I like your idea though, it gets the longer main route up and running first, more fun that way!
O-72s work, but its a tight fit.
Ken-Oscale posted:O-72s work, but its a tight fit.
O-72 are on right side of layout?
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