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More Layouts for O Gauge Track (O-31)

Track plans

In  our zeal to make functional layouts to fit a smaller space, these 3' by 4' pikes were designed.  They use standard O gauge track with 31" diameter curves. Most of these layouts can serve as a small model railway and as a display layout for shows or store window displays.  

Note that with small railways compressed into a tiny area, concessions must be made.  The ability to have a small layout demands the use of smaller trains.  These can be smaller type trains, such as the smaller O27 cars and locomotives. They can also be models of shorter real-life trains, such as ore cars, bobber cabooses, "docksider" steam locomotives and "critter" gas and diesel engines.  Be aware that making the layout requires concessions, andi n some cases track might have to be cut to fit.  

The scenery and accessories on these track plans are only examples. Our goal was to show how attractive these layouts can be, given the use of accessories and scenery. You can use whatever you desire on your layout.

Note that operating / uncoupling tracks are shown in many layouts for those who to use them. If you do not want to use any of them, you can substitue a straight track for an operating / uncoupling track.

Loop with two long sidings.  It can handle operatign accessories, or serve as a trolley / commuter pike or small industrial freight shunting railway. (9) Lionel® O O-31 curve 45° (1) Lionel® #260 track bumper (2) Lionel® O custom cut straight (2) Lionel® O O-31modern lefthand turnout (1) Lionel® O single straight (1) Lionel® O half straight (1) Lionel® track bumper (1) Lionel® O uncoupling track	(1) Lionel® 14157 #397 coal loader (1) Lionel® 6-2162 crossing gate w/signal (1) Lionel® 2152 crossing gate (1) Lionel® 12917 operating switch tower (1) Lionel® 12886 flood light tower (1) Lionel® 12966 rotatry beacon (1) Plasticville 1620 loading platform (1) Plasticville #1622 dairy barn w/silo (1) Plasticville #1617 corn crib (1) Plasticville #1617 chicken coop (1) Plasticville #1617 dog house (1) Plasticville #1408 windmill (1) Plasticville #1805 covered bridge
Loop with short and long sidings. (11) Lionel® O O-31 curve 45° (2) Lionel® O O-31modern lefthand turnout (1) Lionel® O single straight (2) Lionel® O half straight (1) Lionel® track bumper (1) Lionel® #260 track bumper (2) Lionel® O uncoupling track	(1) Lionel® 6-2162 crossing gate w/signal (1) Lionel® 2152 crossing gate (8) Lionel 24156 Lionelville street lamp (2) Plasticville 1620 loading platform (1) Plasticville #1500 diner (1) Plasticville 1401 Frosty Bar (1) Bldgs Unlimited 874 Granatos Grocery (1) Bldgs Unlimited 876 1st National Bank (1) Bldgs Unlimited 873 Burke Bldg (1) Bldgs Unlimited 877 Ameritown S&L
This railway also has long and short sdiings, but they are placed differently. (12) Lionel® O O-31 curve 45° (1) Lionel® O O-31modern lefthand turnout (1) Lionel® O single straight (2) Lionel® O half straight (1) Lionel® track bumper (1) Lionel® #260 track bumper (1) Lionel® O O-31 modern righthand turnout (1) Lionel® O custom cut straight (2) Lionel® O uncoupling track	(4) Lionel 24156 Lionelville street lamp (3) Lionel® 6-2162 crossing gate w/signal (4) Plasticville 1901 Union Station platform (1) Plasticville 1620 loading platform (1) Bldgs Unlimited 876 1st National Bank (1) Bldgs Unlimited 877 Ameritown S&L (1) Bldgs Unlimited 873 Burke Bldg (1) Bldgs Unlimited 874 Granatos Grocery
There are two sidings that cann easily accommodate operatign accessories, and the third short siding. (10) Lionel® O O-31 curve 45° (1) Lionel® O O-31modern lefthand turnout (2) Lionel® O half straight (3) Lionel® #260 track bumper (2) Lionel® O O-31 modern righthand turnout (2) Lionel® O custom cut straight (4) Lionel® O uncoupling track	(1) MTH 30-11012 operating crossing gate w/signal (1) MTH 30-11014 hiway crossing signal w/sound (1) Dtn Deco DD11 barber shop (1) Dtn Deco DD4 bus depot (1) Dtn Deco DD20 Mahwah Noodles (1) Dtn Deco DD22 Ace Auto (1) Plasticville 1901 Union Station w/o platforms (2) Plasticville 1901 Union Station platform (1) Plasticville 1701 New England ranch home (6) Lionel 24156 Lionelville street lamp (1) Lionel® 9220 milk car platfrom (1) Lionel 49817 #785 coal loader (1) Lionel® 12966 rotatry beacon
A unique little railway that can be used for accessories, or as a multiple point-to-point system. It can also make an itneresting trolley / commuter or industrial shunting pike. (4) Lionel® O O-31 curve 45° (2) Lionel® O O-31modern lefthand turnout (4) Lionel® #260 track bumper (2) Lionel® O O-31 modern righthand turnout (1) Lionel® O custom cut straight (1) Lionel® O 90° cross (4) Lionel® O half straight (1) Lionel® O O-31 half curve 22.5° (1) Lionel® O single straight (3) Lionel® O uncoupling track	\ (1) Lionel® 9220 milk car platfrom (1) Lionel® 49806 #796 sawmill (1) Lionel® 9224 horse car platform (1) Plasticville 1200 station platform (3) Plasticville 1901 Union Station platform (1) MTH 30-90019 Lombardi's Pizza (1) MTH 30-90035 Forbes Tower (1) MTH 30-9012 Corner Drug store (3) MTH 30-1079 O-scale square lamp (1) MTH 30-9006 passenger station platform (1) MTH 30-11012 operating crossing gate w/signal
Extended loop layout with a siding. (10) Lionel® O O-31 curve 45° (2) Lionel® O O-31modern lefthand turnout (1) Lionel® #260 track bumper (4) Lionel® O custom cut straight (1) Lionel® O O-31 modern righthand turnout (1) Lionel® O uncoupling track	(1) Lionel® 9220 milk car platfrom (4) Lionel 24156 Lionelville street lamp (2) Lionel® 2152 crossing gate (1) Plasticville #1602 post office (1) Plasticville SM-6 small super market (1) Plasticville #1801 bank (1) Plasticville #1626 corner store (1) Plasticville #1612 5 & 10 store (1) Plasticville #1500 diner (1) Plasticville #1502 Cape Cod house (1) Plasticville 1402 switch tower (1) Plasticville 1701 New England ranch home

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