Here is a "pretzel" layout that has been filled with accessories. You can have a lot of fun here!
(6) MTH 40-1054 O54 curve
(4) MTH 40-1002 O-31 curve
(1) MTH 40-1006 90° cross
(3) MTH 40-1004 O31 righthand switch
(3) MTH 40-1005 O31 lefthand switch
(3) MTH 40-1001 10 inch straight
(3) MTH 40-1012 5.5 inch half straight
(2) MTH 40-1018 3.5 in straight
(4) MTH 40-1024 track bumper
(6) MTH 40-1042 O42 curve
(5) MTH 40-1016 5.0 in straight
(3) MTH 40-1017 4.25 in straight
(1) MTH 30-9043 AF coaler
(1) MTH 30-9119 AF #787 log loader
(1) MTH 30-9122 AF #796 sawmill
(1) MTH 30-9116 oil storage tank
(1) MTH 30-9117 storage tank station
(1) MTH 30-9033 #494 rotary beacon
(1) MTH 30-9031 PA switch tower
(1) MTH 30-90003 power station
(1) MTH 30-11028 water tower
(1) MTH 30-11027 yard switch tower
(1) MTH 30-9053 pedestrian crosswalk
(1) MTH 30-9028 pumping station
(1) MTH 30-11039 flood light
(1) MTH 30-9049 #395 floodlight(silver)
(2) MTH 30-1075 #151 semaphore signal
Here you get a good look at the "refinery" area.
All -placement of operating accessories shown here is for maximum action.
From the walk-over, it looks like a miniature industrial park.
This is a plain freight operation with sidings for shunting.
(10) MTH 40-1001 10 inch straight
(12) MTH 40-1002 O-31 curve
(3) MTH 40-1017 4.25 in straight
(6) MTH 40-1004 O31 righthand switch
(2) MTH 40-1005 O31 lefthand switch
(2) MTH 40-1012 5.5 inch half straight
(5) MTH 40-1018 3.5 in straight
(4) MTH 40-1024 track bumper
(1) MTH 10-1160 #165 magnet crane
(1) MTH 30-9119 AF #787 log loader
(1) MTH 30-9122 AF #796 sawmill
(2) MTH 30-9111 operating freight platform
(3) MTH 30-9096 city factory 179.85
(1) MTH 30-9033 #494 rotary beacon
The industrial look is different here - it is not cramped, but spread evenly.
These sidings leave room for many different accessories.
Combined operations and multi-train operation can be challenging on this little railroad.
Another plain freight pike which accommodates operating accessories.
(6) MTH 40-1001 10 inch straight
(14) MTH 40-1002 O-31 curve
(1) MTH 40-1004 O31 righthand switch
(4) MTH 40-1005 O31 lefthand switch
(2) MTH 40-1018 3.5 in straight
(1) MTH 40-1012 5.5 inch half straight
(1) MTH 40-1007 45° cross
(8) MTH 40-1017 4.25 in straight
(2) MTH 40-1016 5.0 in straight
(3) MTH 40-1024 track bumper
(1) MTH 30-9122 AF #796 sawmill
(1) MTH 30-9119 AF #787 log loader
(1) MTH 30-9043 AF coaler
(1) MTH 30-9126 AF#23780 lamplighter
(1) MTH 30-11051 AF#23772 water tower
(1) MTH 30-9031 PA switch tower
(1) MTH 30-9096 city factory
(1) MTH 30-90012 work office
(1) MTH 10-1160 #165 magnet crane
(1) MTH 30-90013 yard office
Our version is strictly "freight yard", but you could use the same plan for a small city, suburbs or semi-rural area.
You can have longer runs on these curves.
An interesting pike that allows for some interesting runs. It can accommodate freight, commuter, shunting, streetcars - you name it. Our example is an urban pike
(8) MTH 40-1042 O42 curve
(10) MTH 40-1002 O-31 curve
(1) MTH 40-1007 45° cross
(3) MTH 40-1004 O31 righthand switch
(3) MTH 40-1001 10 inch straight
(3) MTH 40-1005 O31 lefthand switch
(1) MTH 40-1012 5.5 inch half straight
(9) MTH 40-1018 3.5 in straight
(1) MTH 40-1045 O42 half curve
(3) MTH 40-1017 4.25 in straight
(2) MTH 40-1043 O42 lefthand switch
(2) MTH 40-1024 track bumper
(2) MTH 30-9012 Corner Drug store
(2) MTH 30-9035 Jewelry store
(2) MTH 30-9056 Auto Parts store
(2) MTH 30-9085 Train store
(1) MTH 30-9096 city factory
(2) MTH 30-9107 operating station platform
(1) MTH 30-11051 AF#23772 water tower
(8) MTH 30-1062 O-scale hexagonal lamp
(5) MTH 30-1079 O-scale square lamp
(1) MTH 30-9049 #395 floodlight(silver)
(1) MTH 30-9033 #494 rotary beacon
(2) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(2) Plasticville 1907 apartment house
A tale of two cities? More like two city block separated by urban apartments.
The various curves in this pike allow long and short runs.
Our small city-scape is excellent for shorter car and loco types. You can have a field day with Classic O and O27 sized cars and equipment.