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3' by 5' O27 layouts

More O gauge for smaller spaces


As in the precious section, some of these miniature railways require adjusting track by fudging, fiddling, and even cutting.  The advantage of operating in a small space requires certain concessions.  These railways were designed with the older Louis Marx Co. trains in mind.  Marx's brand of trains were notable short. You can also run shorter cars and locomotives from Lionel, MTH, K-Line and Williams.  These layouts can be loads of fun, packing a lot of action into a very small area.

Accessories make this a fun railway.

(7) O27 single straight

(12) O27 O-27 curve 45°

(4) O27 O-27 righthand turnout

(2) O27 O-27 lefthand turnout

(2) O27 half straight

(2) O27 track bumper

(2) O27 operating uncoupling track

(1) 9224 horse car platform

(1) 32989 #464 lumber mill

(1) 9220 milk car platform

(1) 32996 #362 barrel loader

(1) 12966 rotary beacon

(1) Plasticville 1616 suburban station

(1) Plasticville 1620 loading platform

This railway is great for short trains, interurbans and trolleys..  I envision cars like the RDC, Brill and Birney trolleys and PTC type cars.

(4) O27 single straight

(14) O27 O-27 curve 45°

(2) O27 O-27 righthand turnout

(2) O27 O-27 lefthand turnout

(1) 12966 rotary beacon 35.95 35.95

(9) 12874 street lamp 3.00 27.00

(1) Plasticville 1616 suburban station

(1) Plasticville 1901 Union Station w/o platforms

(1) Plasticville #1908 split-level house

(1) Plasticville 1701 New England ranch home

(1) Plasticville 1629 bungalow house

(1) Plasticville 1907 apartment house

(1) Plasticville #1612 5 & 10 store

(1) Plasticville #1626 corner store

(1) Plasticville SM-6 small super market

(1) Plasticville 1401 Frosty Bar

(2) Plasticville 1200 station platform

There is a tight squeeze in the middle, but action all over.  A nice little railway that can abide freight or small commuter, trolley and interurban operations.

(4) O27 single straight

(13) O27 O-27 curve 45°

(4) O27 half straight

(2) O27 O-27 righthand turnout

(3) O27 O-27 half curve 22.5°

(3) O27 O-27 lefthand turnout

(1) O27 track bumper

(6) 12874 street lamp

(2) 14119 gooseneck lamp

(1) Plasticville 1901 Union Station w/o platforms

(2) Plasticville 1901 Union Station platform

(3) Plasticville 1907 apartment house

(1) Plasticville 1620 loading platform

(1) Plasticville #1612 5 & 10 store

(1) Plasticville #1626 corner store

(1) Plasticville #1801 bank

(1) Plasticville 1613 large super market

(1) Plasticville #1500 diner

(1) Plasticville SM-6 small super market

Another railway that accommodates several kinds of operations, with a long siding that is just right for accessories!

(4) O27 single straight

(3) O27 O-27 righthand turnout

(14) O27 O-27 curve 45°

(3) O27 O-27 lefthand turnout

(3) O27 half straight

(1) O27 operating uncoupling track

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(1) 32996 #362 barrel loader

(1) 9220 milk car platform

(1) 2494 rotary beacon 4 4

(1) 14155 #395 floodlight

(6) 12874 street lamp

(1) 2154 automatic hiway flasher

(1) 2152 crossing gate

(1) Plasticville 1905 Town hall / Independence hall

(1) Plasticville #1607 fire station

(1) Plasticville #1602 post office

(1) Plasticville #1611 hardware store

(1) Plasticville #1612 5 & 10 store

(1) Plasticville 1613 large super market

(1) Plasticville #1626 corner store

A simple track plan with a very long spur and siding!  Use your imagination here!

(7) O27 single straight

(2) O27 O-27 righthand turnout

(3) O27 O-27 lefthand turnout

(14) O27 O-27 curve 45°

(4) O27 half straight

(1) O27 cut straight

(1) O27 track bumper

(1) Plasticville #1611 hardware store

(1) Plasticville #1603 Ranch house

(1) Plasticville 1700 two-story colonial house

(1) Plasticville #1908 split-level house

(1) Plasticville 1701 New England ranch home

(1) Plasticville 1629 bungalow house

(1) Plasticville 1613 large super market

(1) Plasticville 1620 loading platform

(1) Plasticville 1901 Union Station platform

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

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

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