Layout designer: Kent Johnson, for the May 2006 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Scale: O Layout size: 5 x 9 feet Track type: Lionel tubular track Minimum curve: O-31 See a PDF version of this track plan by clicking here. See a PDF version of the schematics by clicking here. […]
Name: East Rail Layout designer: Lance Mindheim Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 9′-3″ x 9′-9″ x 16″ Prototype: CSX Locale: Miami, Fla. Era: 2006 Style: shelf Mainline run: 19 feet Minimum radius: 24″ Minimum turnout: no. 6 Originally appeared in the Great Model Railroads 2008. Click on the link to download a PDF of this track […]
Our preferred method of transferring a track plan to a flat tabletop uses a computer to download and print out the full-scale template of the Readers’ Choice Railroad so we can easily tell how track, accessories, and some scenery elements work on our 4 x 8-foot perimeter. Download the template here. […]
Layout designer: Jim Zare Scale: S Layout size: 5 x 10 feet Track type: American Flyer S gauge Minimum curve: 20-inch radius Originally appeared in the December 2003 issue of Classic Toy Trains. See a PDF version of this track plan by clicking here. […]
Layout designer: Don Thompson and Mike Ferraro, S-Helper Service Co. Story and photos: V. S. Roseman Scale: S Layout size: 5 x 9 feet Track type: S-Helper Service S-Trax Minimum curve: S-40 Originally appeared in the January and February 2006 issues of Classic Toy Trains. Build a lightweight O gauge layout Build a lightweight O […]
Layout designer: Peter H. Riddle Scale: O Layout size: 5 x 12 feet Track type: Lionel O gauge tubular Minimum curve: O-31 Originally appeared in the February 2009 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Track plan Schematic Parts list Click on the link to download a PDF of this track plan. […]
Layout designer: Kent Johnson and Dana Kawala Scale: O Layout size: 5 x 10 feet Track type: Atlas O Minimum curve: O-45 Originally appeared in the February 2008 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Click on the link to download a PDF of this track plan. Track plan Schematic Parts list […]
Name: Mineral Point & Northern Layout designer: Steve Worack and the Progressive Model Design staff Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 5 x 12 feet Prototype: MP&N Locale: Mineral Point, Wis. Era: 1917 Style: island Mainline run: 12 feet Minimum radius: 40″ Minimum turnout: no. 6 Maximum grade: level Originally appeared in the May 2011 issue of […]
Layout designer: Neil Besougloff Scale: O Layout size: 5 x 15 feet Track type: MTH RealTrax Minimum curve: O-31 Originally appeared in the July 2007 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Click the links below to view PDF’s for Dust Dogbone Design. Track Plan Schematics Parts List […]
Layout designer: Arthur O’Connor Scale: O Layout size: 6 x 12 feet Track type: Lionel O gauge tubular Minimum curve: O-31 Originally appeared in the March 2005 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Bridging the gap track plan Bridging the gap parts list […]
Layout designer: Toy Train Operating Society Story author: Roger Carp Scale: O Layout size: 8 x 8 feet Track type: Lionel O Minimum curve: O-31 Originally appeared in the October 2002 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Lionel display comes to life track plan Lionel display comes to life materials list […]
Layout designer: Neil Besougloff Scale: O Layout size: 6 x 8 feet Track type: MTH Realtrax Minimum curve: O-31 Originally appeared in the July 2004 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Click on the link to download a PDF of this track plan. Track plan Parts list […]
