Large Scale Track Plans

Simple, Fun Layouts for Garden Railroads

These three large layouts are based on old O Gauge track plans, with many changes and alterations. Even then, it is not a precise fit, so you may have to fudge half an inch in a few places. The result is worth it. These large layouts worth best in a medium-sized garden. Plans were made for Aristocraft track.

(29) AC #11100 4ft curve 2.50 72.50
(32) AC #11000 12in straight 2.50 80.00
( 5) AC #11215 lefthand remote turnout 35.95 179.75
( 1) AC #11205 righthand remote turnout 35.95 35.95
( 2) AC #11001 6in straight 2.10 4.20
( 2) AC #11031 lighted bumper no price
Total of 71 pieces costing $372.40 of AristoCraft G-gauge track

Grand total of 71 pieces
Total cost: $ 372.40

This is another O Gauge layout converted to Garden Railways. It has two sidings in the layout, plus interesting motion thanks to the unique curves. Size is 13' by 8'

(73) AC #11000 12in straight 2.50 182.50
(20) AC #11100 4ft curve 2.50 50.00
( 1) AC #11215 lefthand remote turnout 35.95 35.95
( 3) AC #11205 righthand remote turnout 35.95 107.85
( 4) AC #11001 6in straight 2.10 8.40
( 1) AC #11101 4ft half curve 2.10 2.10
( 1) AristoCraft cut 5ft straight no price
( 2) AC #11031 lighted bumper no price
Total of 105 pieces costing $386.80 of AristoCraft G-gauge track

Grand total of 105 pieces
Total cost: $ 386.80

This squared layout with open center is excellent for running around a flowerbed, fish pond, or other centerpiece.
It requires about 18' by 16'.

(86) AC #11000 12in straight 2.50 215.00
(40) AC #11100 4ft curve 2.50 100.00
( 4) AC #11215 lefthand remote turnout 35.95 143.80
( 6) AC #11205 righthand remote turnout 35.95 215.70
( 9) AC #11001 6in straight 2.10 18.90
( 1) AC #11101 4ft half curve 2.10 2.10
( 1) AristoCraft cut 5ft straight no price
( 2) AC #11031 lighted bumper no price
Total of 149 pieces costing $695.50 of AristoCraft G-gauge track

Grand total of 149 pieces
Total cost: $ 695.50

Here's an improved Garden Railway version of an old tinplate layout. Along with its intriguing track plan, it is superb for highlighting a centerpiece, tree, shrub or pond.

Size about 18' by 16'

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