Large Scale Track Plans

Simple, Fun Layouts for Garden Railroads

The three layouts you see here offer you a chance to circle high points in your garden with track. The tight circles amid long straighaways makes for a varied and entertaining run. Though simple, the track plans lend an ornate twist to any garden. They were designed for Aristocraft track.

(30) AC #11000 12in straight 2.50 75.00
( 2) AC #11215 lefthand remote turnout 35.95 71.90
(20) AC #11100 4ft curve 2.50 50.00
( 2) AC #11205 righthand remote turnout 35.95 71.90
( 1) AC #11001 6in straight 2.10 2.10
Total of 55 pieces costing $270.90 of AristoCraft G-gauge track

Grand total of 55 pieces
Total cost: $ 270.90

The long oval can accommodate a flower bed or hedge, the circle a shrub or tree. This layout fits nicely in a 12' by 16' area. It has varied action, with tight curves amid comfortable straight-a-ways.

(26) AC #11000 12in straight 2.50 65.00
( 4) AC #11215 lefthand remote turnout 35.95 143.80
(28) AC #11100 4ft curve 2.50 70.00
( 4) AC #11205 righthand remote turnout 35.95 143.80
( 1) AC #11001 6in straight 2.10 2.10
Total of 63 pieces costing $424.70 of AristoCraft G-gauge track

Grand total of 63 pieces
Total cost: $ 424.70

This 12' by 14' layout works with a garden that has a little bit of everything. You can run two - maybe even three trains here. There's nice action and pleasant straightaways.

(42) AC #11000 12in straight 2.50 105.00
(25) AC #11100 4ft curve 2.50 62.50
( 3) AC #11215 lefthand remote turnout 35.95 107.85
( 1) AC #11205 righthand remote turnout 35.95 35.95
( 5) AC #11001 6in straight 2.10 10.50
( 1) AC #11500 5ft curve 3.92 3.92
Total of 77 pieces costing $325.72 of AristoCraft G-gauge track

Grand total of 77 pieces
Total cost: $ 325.72

This layout unites three highpoints, be they trees, shrubs, etc. Tight action is interspersed by long straightaways. You can run three trains easily, maybe four. Easily fits in a 16' by 11' area.

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