FasTrack Door Layout - figure eight with return and passing O-31 FT

Hey Mike,

Nice fitment and track plan!  Why don't you rename the post "FasTrack Door Layout" ? Then folks searching for such a solution will find it. Good contribution to the model railroading community.

You are aware that a 1/4 turn is included with each switch. That reduces the track count for purchase of that piece to 6.

http://www.lionel.com/products...ch-left-hand-6-81254

That reduces the total track for purchase by 6 pieces.  37 total with 6-O31 switches and 1-45° included.

Yes, I will second Carl's idea of renaming the thread title so that it is more easily found when doing a search.

In the past,  there have been some threads on door sized layouts with tubular track that have been popular threads. And while door sized layouts are understandably limited, they offer a world a possibilities to those who do not having the living space for a larger layout... BUT who would still like to have some kind of layout.

I've personally built a number of layouts on hollow-core doors using 027 track with foam ties to reduce the rumble noise - which works very well.

This is the first time I've ever seen a FasTrack layout design for a hollow core door. Again, renaming the post would be very useful to others seeking some ideas and inspiration.

Thanks Carl & Brianel, I updated the name.

Carl, I realized after I posted that I had forgotten to account for the quarter curve with the switch, I also forgot that I had two more of the curves as well. In any case if I were to build this I would likely just cut a full curve in half to get the 2 quarter curve sections. The "top / bottom" straights I would also likely cut and convert to an isolated outer rail to activate lights (or something). I didn't realize that the 45 degree came with additional pieces. It's funny the more I type and think about it, the more likely it seems I might just build it. I have to say I also appreciate your planning work as well. I know I have many of your scarm files saved into my folder myself.

Brianel, I believe the main reason you haven't seen any FasTrack door layouts is due to the fact that until Lionel just came out with the O-31 curve the O-36 wouldn't fit onto a 36 inch wide door. I had a 4 by 8 foot O-36 layout for years with the more traditional 90 degree figure 8 with siding just like I drew up here. It's likely why I went to my old standby when I was practicing with some of the new scarm features.

Thanks guys.

Mike,

Oops, the 45° crossover 6-12051 does not have the 1 3/8" pieces.  It's still a low track count layout.