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3' by 4' Layouts for Atlas O Track

Track plans


Atlas O track has a "scale" appearance.  It has a unique track geometry of its own, with the curve diameters increasing in 9" increments.  Atlas makes a 27" diameter curve, but its smallest switch / turnout has 36 inch diameter curve. This makes layout design difficult if one wishes to include switches in a tight space. It is necessary to fit Atlas O's smaller segments of straight and curves sections.  Nonetheless, Atlas O track is capable of making very small layouts.  It is adaptable to the 3' by 4' area.

Of course, trackwork and scenery are tightly compressed, and so there is a degree of adjusting to make them all fit the small area.  There are many concessions to be made for the small space.  The result is an attractive, working layout of diminutive dimensions.

The choice of trains has to be toward smaller types, be they the smaller O27 trains or models of smaller locomotives and rolling stock.

Keep in mind that we show uncoupler segments for those who want them.  You may replace track as you wish.  Likewise for scenery: substitute, adapt and change it all you want,.  Our scenery is just one example of the myriad variants that you can use.

This loop with sidings is excellent for use with operating accessories.

(3) Atlas 6050 10.0 inch straight

(8) Atlas 6043 O27 45° curve

(6) Atlas 6051 4.50 inch straight

(2) Atlas (6076) righthand O-36 turnout

(3) Atlas 6040 snap-on bumper

(5) Atlas 6059 uncoupling track

(2) Atlas 6015 1.25 in straight

(1) Atlas 6052 1.75 inch straight

(1) Atlas (6075) lefthand O-36 turnout

(1) Lionel® 32996 #362 barrel loader

(1) Lionel® 14157 #397 coal loader

(1) Lionel® 12731 station platform

(1) Lionel® 12886 flood light tower

(3) Lionel 24156 Lionelville street lamp

(2) Lionel® 2152 crossing gate

(1) Plasticville 1200 station platform

(1) Plasticville 1402 switch tower

(1) Buildings Unlimited B503 trackside shed

(1) Buildings Unlimited B501 flag stop

Basic extended loop with passing siding. Scenery is urban, with a small playground / park (green triangle).  Our scenery implies a commuter / trolley pike.

(10) Atlas 6043 O27 45° curve

(4) Atlas 6051 4.50 inch straight 1

(1) Atlas (6076) righthand O-36 turnout

(1) Atlas (6075) lefthand O-36 turnout

(4) Atlas 6068 O36 7.5° curve

(4) Atlas 6052 1.75 inch straight

(6) Lionel 24156 Lionelville street lamp

(1) Plasticvile #1406 merry-go-round

(1) Plasticvile #1406 slide

(1) Plasticvile #1406 see-saw

(2) MTH 30-11012 operating crossing gate w/signal

(2) Buildings Unlimited B501 flag stop

(2) Atlas O #6902 station platform

(1) Bldgs Unlimited 877 Ameritown S&L

(1) Bldgs Unlimited 874 Granatos Grocery

(1) Bldgs Unlimited 875 Lou's Cafe

(1) Bdlgs Unlimited 872 Bill's Place

(1) Bldgs Unlimited 876 1st National Bank

(1) Bldgs Unlimited 873 Burke Bldg

Another extended loop layout.  Our sample has urban scenery, perhaps for a trolley / commuter railway.

(10) Atlas 6043 O27 45° curve

(4) Atlas 6051 4.50 inch straight 1

(1) Atlas (6076) righthand O-36 turnout

(1) Atlas (6075) lefthand O-36 turnout

(4) Atlas 6068 O36 7.5° curve

(4) Atlas 6052 1.75 inch straight

(1) MTH 30-9004 RailKing hobby building

(1) MTH 30-90035 Forbes Tower

(1) MTH 30-9013 RailKing Arrow Office Supply

(1) MTH 30-90019 Lombardi's Pizza

(6) MTH 30-1062 O-scale hexagonal lamp

(2) MTH 30-9078 townhouse

(2) MTH 30-9079 townhouse 2

(1) MTH 30-9080 townhouse 3

(2) MTH 30-11012 operating crossing gate w/signal 5

Loop with sidings.  Our is decorated for a small industrial area.  Pikes like this are also great for use with operating trackside accessories.

(8) Atlas 6043 O27 45° curve

(6) Atlas 6051 4.50 inch straight

(3) Atlas (6076) righthand O-36 turnout

(4) Atlas 6052 1.75 inch straight

(1) Atlas 6066 O36 30° curve

(4) Atlas 6050 10.0 inch straight

(3) Atlas 6040 snap-on bumper

(2) MTH 30-11012 operating crossing gate w/signal 5 \

(6) MTH 30-1062 O-scale hexagonal lamp

(1) Korber #904 Blackshear Transport

(1) Berkshire Valley #802 brick freight house

(1) Berkshire Valley #851 freight house

(1) Korber #901 Action Machinery

Another loop with sidings.  Our example has scenery for an industrial area.  You can also use this layout for operating cars and accessories.

(2) Atlas 6050 10.0 inch straight

(10) Atlas 6043 O27 45° curve

(3) Atlas 6051 4.50 inch straight

(2) Atlas 6040 snap-on bumper

(3) Atlas 6015 1.25 in straight

(2) Atlas 6059 uncoupling track

(2) Atlas 6085 O45 lefthand turnout

(2) Atlas 6044 O27 22.5° curve

(1) Atlas 6068 O36 7.5° curve

(1) Atlas 6053 5.5 inch straight

1) MTH 30-11014 hiway crossing signal w/sound

(6) MTH 30-1062 O-scale hexagonal lamp

(1) Korber #907 ABC Plastics

(1) Korber #915 Quaker Foods

(1) Berkshire Valley #851 freight house

(1) Buildings Unlimited B501 flag stop

(1) LaserKit 477 Sonny's shack

(1) Korber #902 Jaybar Corporation

Loop with a siding and a bisecting point-to-point line.  The bisecting route would make a nice shuttle or bumper-to-bumper trolley line. The loops can handle scenery or operating accessories.  This would be a fine display layout.

(4) Atlas 6050 10.0 inch straight

(12) Atlas 6043 O27 45° curve

(5) Atlas 6044 O27 22.5° curve

(1) Atlas 6085 O45 lefthand turnout

(2) Atlas 6053 5.5 inch straight

(3) Atlas 6040 snap-on bumper

(1) Atlas 6081 22.5° cross

(3) Atlas 6015 1.25 in straight

(1) Atlas 6051 4.50 inch straight

(8) Atlas 6052 1.75 inch straight

(1) Atlas 6059 uncoupling track

(2) Plasticville 1901 Union Station platform

(1) Plasticville 1620 loading platform

(1) Plasticville 1200 station platform

(1) Plasticville #1805 covered bridge

(1) Plasticville 1629 bungalow house

(3) MTH 30-11014 hiway crossing signal w/sound

A simple point-to-point railway with a crossover loop.  This would make an excellent display railway for a bumper-to-bumper units, such asa trolley.

(3) Atlas 6050 10.0 inch straight

(11) Atlas 6043 O27 45° curve

(2) Atlas 6044 O27 22.5° curve

(2) Atlas 6040 snap-on bumper

(2) Atlas 6015 1.25 in straight

(1) Atlas 6052 1.75 inch straight

(1) Atlas 6082 45° cross

(2) Atlas 6053 5.5 inch straight

(1) Atlas 6051 4.50 inch straight

(6) Lionel 24156 Lionelville street lamp

(1) Plasticville 1200 station platform

(1) Plasticville #1603 Ranch house

(1) Plasticville #1908 split-level house

(1) Plasticville 1701 New England ranch home

(1) Plasticville 1907 apartment house

(2) Plasticville 1901 Union Station platform

(1) Plasticville #1500 diner

(1) Plasticville SM-6 small super market

(1) Plasticville 1627 hobo shack

(1) Plasticville 1627 hobo shack

(1) MTH 30-9033 #494 rotary beacon

(1) MTH 30-11014 hiway crossing signal w/sound

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