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Discussion Boards => General Discussion => Topic started by: 3Peas on January 11, 2009, 03:06:23 PM

Title: Track Lay Outs
Post by: 3Peas on January 11, 2009, 03:06:23 PM
Hi ... new to trains and interested in getting some idea's for track layouts that are more interesting then just basic ovals with an off shoot.  Any idea's where I can find some to look at?  Thanks!
Title: Re: Track Lay Outs
Post by: Santa Fe buff on January 11, 2009, 03:46:55 PM
I will have a 4x8 layout. This is my track plan I've created for my layout. All the curves and bends are 22" Radius turns. Which is pretty good, but not the best.

(http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp168/SantaFeBuff/Railroad%20Related/LAYOUTa.jpg)

If you would like further suggestions, I recommend investing in books/booklets printed by Kalmbach Publishing Co.'s Model Railroader Magazine series. I have one on starting a layout, it offers a track plan for a 4x8 layout, but it's not the one I pictured. Or, if you are a subscriber to Model Railroader, then you can get online access to track plans.

Josh

Title: Re: Track Lay Outs
Post by: Dr EMD on January 11, 2009, 04:53:56 PM
Try your public library.
Title: Re: Track Lay Outs
Post by: Frisco on January 11, 2009, 05:24:29 PM
Try the book 101 Track Plans

also the Model Railroader special issue 102 track plans(patterened after the book above) has lots of good track plans in it.
Title: Re: Track Lay Outs
Post by: bevernie on January 11, 2009, 05:57:21 PM
 :DGREETINGS!! You could subscribe to MODEL RAILROADER!
   They've got a BUNCH of layouts, but you have to be a subscriber to access and download them. Their regular subscription rate is $42.95, but the little card in this month's magazine says $32.95!!
                                                                                          THANX!!
                                                          8)                                Ernie
Title: Re: Track Lay Outs
Post by: Hunt on January 11, 2009, 11:39:20 PM
You can find a few ideas for track plans in this link.
http://www.thortrains.net/index.html
Title: Re: Track Lay Outs
Post by: bevernie on January 12, 2009, 01:20:04 PM
Quote from: bevernie on January 11, 2009, 05:57:21 PM
:DGREETINGS!! You could subscribe to MODEL RAILROADER!
   They've got a BUNCH of layouts, but you have to be a subscriber to access and download them. Their regular subscription rate is $42.95, but the little card in this month's magazine says $32.95!!
                                                                                          THANX!!
                                                          8)                                Ernie
 



    GREETINGS!! :D
               TALK ABOUT IRONIC!! Last night I had written a letter to MODEL RAILROADER, via e-mail, explaining why I had let my subscription lapse; today, via "snail-mail", I got a card entitling me to a free issue, if I'll just renew my subscription! Is that ironic, or what? PLUS the fact that we're discussing the advantages of said subscription on this thread!
     ;)      I really can't wait until they reply to the letter that I sent them last night!! :o
                                                                                            THANX!!
                                                            8)                                Ernie
P.S.
      According to an ad, there are over 400 track plans on their web-site that one would have access to as a subscriber (@ $32.95)!!
                                                                                             THANX!!
                                                              8)                               ECD
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