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S Gauge Layouts and Track Plans

for American Flyer Track

What follows are various track plans for S Gauge. Some are original, most are converted from some of my favorite O Gauge layouts. In converting, the shape often changes due to the different standard lengths and curves of S Gauge. For instance, a circle of basic S Gauge curves comprises 12 pieces, while O has 8. There may be places where you will have to cut track, or fudge it to make it fit. These layouts are well worth the added effort. Many have remained popular for over 50 years because they offer so much to the model railroader.

Note: reverse tracks in S Gauge, like all two-rail system, require a special controller. The controller and instructions are available from normal S Gauge sources.

(13) AF #700 straight 1.95 25.35
(34) AF #702 S-40 curve 2.30 78.20
( 2) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout no price
( 2) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout no price
( 5) AF #701 half straight 1.85 9.25
Total of 56 pieces costing $112.80 of American Flyer S-gauge track

Grand total of 56 pieces

Total cost: $ 112.80

This is inspired by an old Marx layout. The curving track provides excellent action, and ought to appeal to those who like rugged scenery. Size is 7' by 6'

(18) AF #700 straight 1.95 35.10
(30) AF #702 S-40 curve 2.30 69.00
( 2) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout no price
( 2) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout no price
( 4) AF #701 half straight 1.85 7.40
Total of 56 pieces costing $111.50 of American Flyer S-gauge track

Grand total of 56 pieces
Total cost: $ 111.50

Here's a straight-line variant of the same layout. You can easily add sidings and spurs. Size is 7' by 6'

(60) AF #700 straight 1.95 117.00
(18) AF #702 S-40 curve 2.30 41.40
( 9) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout no price
( 9) AF #701 half straight 1.85 16.65
( 6) AF #730 lighted bumper no price
( 1) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout no price
( 4) AF #703 S-40 half curve 1.85 7.40
Total of 107 pieces costing $182.45 of American Flyer S-gauge track

Grand total of 107 pieces
Total cost: $ 182.45

For a freight pike, you can't beat this one! 11' by 9' of switching action packed within a large main line! The roundhouse makes a nice centerpiece for a main freight terminal and locomotive shop.

(60) AF #700 straight 1.95 117.00
(19) AF #702 S-40 curve 2.30 43.70
( 9) AF #701 half straight 1.85 16.65
( 6) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout no price
( 2) AF #703 S-40 half curve 1.85 3.70
( 3) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout no price
( 1) Unknown track type|AF:unk no price
( 3) AF #730 lighted bumper no price
Total of 103 pieces costing $181.05 of American Flyer S-gauge track

Grand total of 103 pieces
Total cost: $ 181.05

You can run two or three trains on this pike, and more thanks to the long sidings. Note the reverse track area.

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(13) AF #700 straight 1.95 25.35 (34) AF #702 S-40 curve 2.30 78.20 ( 2) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout no price ( 2) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout no price ( 5) AF #701 half straight 1.85 9.25 Total of 56 pieces costing $112.80 of American Flyer S-gauge track Grand total of 56 pieces Total cost: $ 112.80	This is inspired by an old Marx layout. The curving track provides excellent action, and ought to appeal to those who like rugged scenery. Size is 7' by 6'
(18) AF #700 straight 1.95 35.10 (30) AF #702 S-40 curve 2.30 69.00 ( 2) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout no price ( 2) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout no price ( 4) AF #701 half straight 1.85 7.40 Total of 56 pieces costing $111.50 of American Flyer S-gauge track Grand total of 56 pieces Total cost: $ 111.50	Here's a straight-line variant of the same layout. You can easily add sidings and spurs. Size is 7' by 6'
(60) AF #700 straight 1.95 117.00 (18) AF #702 S-40 curve 2.30 41.40 ( 9) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout no price ( 9) AF #701 half straight 1.85 16.65 ( 6) AF #730 lighted bumper no price ( 1) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout no price ( 4) AF #703 S-40 half curve 1.85 7.40 Total of 107 pieces costing $182.45 of American Flyer S-gauge track Grand total of 107 pieces Total cost: $ 182.45	For a freight pike, you can't beat this one! 11' by 9' of switching action packed within a large main line! The roundhouse makes a nice centerpiece for a main freight terminal and locomotive shop.
(60) AF #700 straight 1.95 117.00 (19) AF #702 S-40 curve 2.30 43.70 ( 9) AF #701 half straight 1.85 16.65 ( 6) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout no price ( 2) AF #703 S-40 half curve 1.85 3.70 ( 3) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout no price ( 1) Unknown track type\|AF:unk no price ( 3) AF #730 lighted bumper no price Total of 103 pieces costing $181.05 of American Flyer S-gauge track Grand total of 103 pieces Total cost: $ 181.05	You can run two or three trains on this pike, and more thanks to the long sidings. Note the reverse track area.