This versatile track plan combines elements for both freight and commuter service, with plenty of room for operating accessories.
(16) Atlas 6066 O36 30° curve
(11) Atlas 6050 10.0 inch straight
(2) Atlas 6053 5.5 inch straight
(7) Atlas (6075) lefthand O-36 turnout
(3) Atlas (6076) righthand O-36 turnout
(5) Atlas 6052 1.75 inch straight
(6) Atlas 6068 O36 7.5° curve
(6) Atlas 6040 snap-on bumper
(2) Atlas 6051 4.50 inch straight
(1) MTH 30-9043 AF coaler
(1) MTH 30-9122 AF #796 sawmill
(1) Lionel® 2300 oil drum loader
(1) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(1) Plasticville #1602 post office
(1) Plasticville #1801 bank
(1) Plasticville #1611 hardware store
(1) Plasticville #1612 5 & 10 store
(1) Plasticville #1853 drug store
(1) Plasticville 1613 large super market
(1) Plasticville 1800 large gas station
(1) Plasticville 1800 gas station pumps
(1) Plasticville #1500 diner
I am reminded of Port Jervis, where the rail yard is at the end of the main street.
A nice, simple railway that leaves extra room for scenery.without giving up action.
(7) Atlas 6043 O27 45° curve
(2) Atlas 6053 5.5 inch straight
(2) Atlas 6044 O27 22.5° curve
(6) Atlas (6075) lefthand O-36 turnout
(3) Atlas (6076) righthand O-36 turnout
(9) Atlas 6052 1.75 inch straight
(11) Atlas 6050 10.0 inch straight
(4) Atlas 6066 O36 30° curve
(7) Atlas 6040 snap-on bumper
(3) Atlas 6051 4.50 inch straight
(8) Atlas 6059 uncoupling track
(6) MTH 30-1079 O-scale square lamp
(1) MTH 30-11051 AF#23772 water tower
(1) MTH 30-9033 #494 rotary beacon
(1) Lionel® 2300 oil drum loader
(1) Lionel® 2321 saw mill
(1) Lionel® 14000 #264 forklift platform
(1) Lionel® 9224 horse car platform
(1) Lionel® 2324 operating switch tower
(1) Lionel® 9220 milk car platfrom
(1) Lionel® 14155 #395 floodlight
Grand total of 85 ite(2) Plasticville 1200 station platform
(1) Plasticville 1615 water tank
(2) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(3) Plasticville 1907 apartment house ms costing
In some big cities, apartment complexes hover near the end of town, where it abuts industrial and freight yard facilities.
Another variant makes it easier to run two trains.
(10) Atlas 6043 O27 45° curve
(2) Atlas 6053 5.5 inch straight
(3) Atlas 6044 O27 22.5° curve
(5) Atlas (6075) lefthand O-36 turnout
(5) Atlas 6050 10.0 inch straight
(4) Atlas 6066 O36 30° curve
(2) Atlas (6076) righthand O-36 turnout
(5) Atlas 6052 1.75 inch straight
(6) Atlas 6040 snap-on bumper
(4) Atlas 6051 4.50 inch straight
(7) Atlas 6059 uncoupling track
(3) Atlas 6068 O36 7.5° curve
(4) MTH 30-1079 O-scale square lamp
(1) MTH 30-11051 AF#23772 water tower
(1) MTH 30-9033 #494 rotary beacon
(8) MTH 30-11034 triple park light
(5) MTH 30-11032 gooseneck light
(2) MTH 30-11012 operating crossing gate w/signal
(2) MTH 30-11014 hiway crossing signal w/sound
(2) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(3) Plasticville 1907 apartment house
(1) Plasticville 1200 station platform
(1) Plasticville #1602 post office
(1) Plasticville 1616 suburban station
(1) Plasticville #1611 hardware store
(1) Plasticville #1853 drug store
(1) Plasticville 1800 large gas station
(1) Plasticville 1800 gas station pumps
(1) Plasticville #1612 5 & 10 store
(1) Plasticville 1613 large super market
Scenery makes a difference! Now we are at the place where rural meets roadway. Here we have a trackside town with a new apartment development at the edge. The town is situated along a small highway. You can see towns like this along Route 17 between Suffern and Harriman. Real Estate development has boomed in that region, with small apartment and condominium complexes sprouting up.
This railway is inspired by an old track plan that was included in Marx train catalogs in the 1930s. It is perfect for a small streetcar / trolley system, and even for freight drills or shunting.
(6) Atlas 6050 10.0 inch straight
(14) Atlas 6043 O27 45° curve
(3) Atlas (6075) lefthand O-36 turnout
(4) Atlas (6076) righthand O-36 turnout
(2) Atlas 6066 O36 30° curve
(2) Atlas 6044 O27 22.5° curve
(5) Atlas 6052 1.75 inch straight
(6) Atlas 6068 O36 7.5° curve
(5) Atlas 6051 4.50 inch straight
(5) Atlas 6040 snap-on bumper
(2) Atlas 6053 5.5 inch straight
(1) MTH 30-9077 6 floor office bldg
(1) MTH 30-9082 hotel
(2) MTH 30-9012 Corner Drug store
(1) MTH 30-9058 grocery store
(2) MTH 30-9085 Train store
(1) MTH 30-9035 Jewelry store
(1) MTH 30-9056 Auto Parts store
(4) MTH 30-9107 operating station platform
(1) MTH 30-9096 city factory
(1) MTH 30-9013 RailKing Arrow Office Supply
(1) MTH 30-90006 yard tower
(15) MTH 30-1078 O-scale round lamp
(1) MTH 30-11032 gooseneck light
(1) MTH 30-11051 AF#23772 water tower
Not much of a track plan? It is all in how you make it work! Our example uses an urban setting effectively. We designed our scenery for an urban environment hosting a street car system. It can also handle some light freight drills.
PCC cars or Brill-type trolleys would find this a great place to run. So would a small industrial switcher making deliveries and pickups at local industry.
Imagine these scenes with miniature people and vehicles.
