A small two-train layout

CL0101-A

Layout designer: Anthony DiLapi Scale: O Layout size: 4 x 8 feet Track type: Lionel O Minimum curve: O-31 Originally appeared in the January 2001 issue of Classic Toy Trains. See a PDF version of this track plan by clicking here. […]

Read More…

Three times around the tree

CTT-I1206_APLAN

Layout designer: Neil Besougloff Scale: O Layout size: 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 feet Track type: Lionel O gauge tubular Minimum curve: O-42 Originally appeared in the December 2006 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Click on the link to download a PDF of this track plan. Track plan Schematic Parts list […]

Read More…

From train set to layout

CM1102_APLAN

Layout designer: John Long Scale: O-27 Layout size: 4 x 8 feet Track type: Lionel O-27 Minimum curve: O-27 Originally appeared in the November 2002 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Click on the link to download a PDF of this track plan. Track plan Schematic […]

Read More…

Trains, bridges, and a beach

CTT-H0108_ASYMBOLS

Layout designer: Neil Besougloff Scale: O Layout size: 5 x 16 feet Track type: Atlas O Minimum curve: O-45 Originally appeared in the February 2005 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Trains, bridges, and a beach track plan Trains, bridges, and a beach schematic Trains, bridges, and a beach components […]

Read More…

Two sheets to grow on

CTT-J0907_APLAN

Layout designer: Neil Besougloff Scale: O Layout size: 8 x 12 feet Track type: Lionel O gauge tubular Minimum curve: O-31 Originally appeared in the September 2007 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Two sheets to grow on track plan Two sheets to grow on schematic Two sheets to grow on components […]

Read More…

The Wild West in a 5 x 9-foot space

CTT-J1006-APLAN

Layout designer: Kent Johnson Scale: O Layout size: 5 x 9 feet Track type: Lionel FasTrack Minimum curve: O-36 Originally appeared in the October 2006 issue of Classic Toy Trains. Click on the link to download a PDF of this track plan. Track plan Schematic Parts list […]

Read More…

Ashland & Southern

Ashland & Southern

N ame: Ashland & Southern Layout designer: Terry Thompson, publisher Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 4 x 8 feet Prototype: freelance Locale: north-central Ohio Era: 1950s to present day Mainline run: 14 feet Minimum radius: 18″ Minimum turnout: Atlas 18″ radius Snap Switch Maximum grade: 2.5 percent Click on the link to download the PDF of […]

Read More…

Burlington Northern 34th Subdivision

MRR-D0311_A

Name: Burlington Northern 34th Subdivision Layout designer: Cody Grivno, associate editor Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 4 x 8 feet Prototype: Burlington Northern Locale: Northwestern Minnesota Era: 1988 Mainline run: 14 feet Minimum radius: 20″ Minimum turnout: no. 5 Maximum grade: none Click on the link to download the PDF of this track plan. […]

Read More…

Engine terminal and car shops

MRR-D0311_B

Name: Engine terminal and car shops Layout designer: Kent Johnson, associate editor Scale: O (1:48) Size: 4 x 8 feet Prototype: freelanced Locale: urban Era: 1950s Mainline run: none Minimum radius: 36″ Minimum turnout: no. 5 Maximum grade: none Click on the link to download the PDF of this track plan. […]

Read More…

Iron Ridge & Mayville Ry.

MRR-D0311_C

Name: Iron Ridge & Mayville Ry. Layout designer: Neil Besougloff, editor Scale: N (1:160) Size: 4 x 8 feet Prototype: Milwaukee Road Locale: rural Wisconsin Era: 1950s Branchline run: 14 feet Minimum radius: 111⁄4″ Minimum turnout: no. 5 Maximum grade: none Click on the link to download the PDF of this track plan. […]

Read More…

Rio Grande Southern

MRR-B0311_TP

Name: Rio Grande Southern Layout designer: Dan Sylvester Scale: HOn3 (1:87.1, narrow gauge) Size: 4 x 8 feet Prototype: Rio Grande Southern RR Locale: western Colorado Era: 1930s Style: island Mainline run: 32 feet Minimum radius: 18″ Minimum turnout: 18″ radius Maximum grade: 4 percent (main line), 8 percent (mine spur) Click on the link […]

Read More…

Rosston, Joelberg & Holly RR (CSX branch line)

Name: Rosston, Joelberg & Holly RR (CSX branch line) Division of the Delaware & Hudson Layout designer: Rick Van Laar Scale: HO (1:87.1) Size: 4 x 8 feet Prototype: freelanced CSX Locale: West Virginia coal country Era: 1990 Style: island, portable Mainline run: 32 feet Minimum radius: 17″ Minimum turnouts: no. 6 (main line), no. […]

Read More…