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These layouts use the Atlas O track, which is favored by some for its more realistic appearance and versatile track geometry. The layouts shown here may require some fancy trackwork, but the end result is worth it. Accessories used include products by MTH, Lionel, Plasticville, and Laserkit.
Simple track plan for a small freight shunting operation. There are many opportunities for a hobbyist to add scenery here.
(1) Lionel® O uncoupling track (5) Atlas 6050 10.0 inch straight (5) Atlas 6066 O36 30° curve (13) Atlas 6043 O27 45° curve (3) Atlas 6051 4.50 inch straight (4) Atlas (6076) righthand O-36 turnout (5) Atlas 6040 snap-on bumper (9) Atlas 6052 1.75 inch straight (3) Atlas (6075) lefthand O-36 turnout (1) Atlas 6044 O27 22.5° curve (2) Atlas 6053 5.5 inch straight (1) Atlas 6059 uncoupling track
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(1) Lionel® 2324 operating switch tower (1) Lionel® 14000 #264 forklift platform (1) Lionel/MPC 2301 operating sawmill (1) Lionel® 32996 #362 barrel loader (1) Plasticville 1620 loading platform (1) MTH 30-9119 AF #787 log loader (1) MTH 10-1160 #165 magnet crane (1) MTH 30-9063 milk platform |
Another frieght service operation with hilly terrain to the right.
(1) Lionel® O uncoupling track (9) Atlas 6050 10.0 inch straight (3) Atlas 6066 O36 30° curve (9) Atlas 6043 O27 45° curve (3) Atlas 6051 4.50 inch straight (4) Atlas (6076) righthand O-36 turnout (2) Atlas (6075) lefthand O-36 turnout (9) Atlas 6052 1.75 inch straight (1) Atlas 6044 O27 22.5° curve (6) Atlas 6040 snap-on bumper (3) Atlas 6053 5.5 inch straight (1) Atlas 6059 uncoupling track (4) Atlas 6068 O36 7.5° curve
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(1) Lionel® 32989 #464 lumber mill (1) Lionel® 32996 #362 barrel loader (1) Lionel® 12862 oil drum loader (1) Lionel® 49809 #772 water tower (1) Lionel® 49807 #752 seaboard coaler (1) Lionel® 9224 horse car platform (1) Lionel® 14155 #395 floodlight (1) Lionel® 12720 rotary beacon (1) MTH 30-9119 AF #787 log loader (1) MTH 30-9063 milk platform |
Simple industrial service freight railway. (9) Atlas 6050 10.0 inch straight (4) Atlas 6066 O36 30° curve (8) Atlas 6043 O27 45° curve (4) Atlas 6051 4.50 inch straight (5) Atlas (6076) righthand O-36 turnout (2) Atlas (6075) lefthand O-36 turnout (5) Atlas 6040 snap-on bumper (9) Atlas 6052 1.75 inch straight (2) Atlas 6059 uncoupling track (4) Atlas 6068 O36 7.5° curve (2) Atlas 6053 5.5 inch straight (1) Atlas 6044 O27 22.5° curve
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(1) Lionel® 2300 oil drum loader (1) Lionel/MPC 2301 operating sawmill (1) Lionel® 9220 milk car platfrom (1) Lionel® 14155 #395 floodlight (1) MTH 30-9110 operating transfer dock (1) MTH 30-9119 AF #787 log loader (1) Plasticville 1618 TV transmitter station |
A complex and exciting commuter operation designed for streetcars and trolleys. There is a line down each street, plus plenty of small stops. The traction fan with an eye toward scenery can really enjoy this one!
(4) Atlas 6066 O36 30° curve (10) Atlas 6043 O27 45° curve (4) Atlas 6051 4.50 inch straight (4) Atlas (6076) righthand O-36 turnout (2) Atlas (6075) lefthand O-36 turnout (7) Atlas 6052 1.75 inch straight (4) Atlas 6068 O36 7.5° curve (6) Atlas 6050 10.0 inch straight (2) Atlas 6040 snap-on bumper (2) Atlas 6053 5.5 inch straight (1) Atlas 6059 uncoupling track
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(1) Plasticville #1611 hardware store (1) Plasticville #1612 5 & 10 store (1) Plasticville #1853 drug store (1) Plasticville #1500 diner (1) Plasticville SM-6 small super market (1) Plasticville #1602 post office (1) Plasticville #1626 corner store (1) Plasticville 1907 apartment house (1) Plasticville 1701 New England ranch home (1) Plasticville 1629 bungalow house (1) Plasticville #1502 Cape Cod house (1) Plasticville 1618 TV transmitter station (1) Plasticville 1401 Frosty Bar (1) Plasticville 1613 large super market (1) MTH 30-9077 6 floor office bldg (1) MTH 30-9082 hotel (2) MTH 30-9013 RailKing Arrow Office Supply (1) MTH 30-9004 RailKing hobby building (1) MTH 30-9058 grocery store (18) MTH 30-1062 O-scale hexagonal lamp (11) LaserKit 483 passenger shelter |
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