| Last updated on January 19, 2021
Check out this track plan from Model Railroader magazine
Name: East Berkshire Branch
Layout designer: John Callahan
Scale: HO (1:87.1)
Size: 14 x 21 feet
Prototype: freelanced, inspired by the Boston & Maine and Rutland RR
Locale: rural New England
Era: early to mid-1950s
Style: walk in
Mainline run: 120 feet
Minimum radius: 30″
Minimum turnout: no. 6 (main), no. 4 (sidings)
Maximum grade: 1.5 percent
Originally appeared in the March 2013 Model Railroader. Click on the link to download the PDF of this track plan.
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Very nice layout with no duck unders.
For those of you looking for something a little smaller, the October 1977 issue had a similar 10×16 ft plan with a long main line run.
LIke most "HO" plans converted to "N," aisles widths would have to altered. While the plans easily reduce, the human body won't !
all the layouts this is best i like to just like to wach them run
Great
Looks great, I too would like to see this plan in N-scale. Would it require any major changes?
I would like to have a n scale copy of this plan!
A nicely balanced and clear track plan.
Beautiful artistic landscaping truly representing a '50s railroad scene with harmonious situated industries along the line.
Congratulations John !
Indeed a "Great Model Railroad".
Seems really fun to operate!