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Doorway O27 Layouts

Four track plans for a 30" by 77" area

For such a tight space as 30 inches, only two kinds of common track allow convenient running: O27 and N. O27 is big and robust, well suited for action and fun. The small layouts shown here allow you to run trains and use trackside operating accessories. Smaller car and locomotive types are the order of the day. Even better - trolleys. The small layouts accommodate trolleys and other motorized units very well.

For regular trains, you need to use smaller locomotive types and classic-sized 10" or shorter cars. If running passenger trains, the 12" O27 Streamliners are okay. Among favorites are the MTH Docksider steam locomotive, Lionel 2-4-2 and small 4-4-2 locomotives, K-Line Alco FA locomotives and all Marx locomotives. Marx trains, whether original (pre-1975) or "New" Marx step our boldly on even the smallest O27 pike.

This layout makes interesting use of a crossover that allows a reverse track. This is especially good for trolley and small commuter operations.

(7) O27 single straight
(11) O27 O-27 curve 45°
(3) O27 O-27 lefthand turnout
(3) O27 O-27 righthand turnout
(5) O27 half straight
(1) O27 cross 45°
(1) O27 cut straight
Total of 31 items

(2) Plasticville 1200 station platform
(1) Plasticville 1407 watchman's shanty w/gate
(1) Plasticville #1611 hardware store
(1) Plasticville 1613 large super market
(1) Plasticville 1625 railroad work car
(1) Plasticville #1500 diner
(1) Plasticville #1806 roadside produce stand
(1) Plasticville #1622 dairy barn w/silo
(1) Plasticville #1617 storage shed
(1) Plasticville #1617 chicken coop
(1) Plasticville #1408 windmill
(1) Plasticville #1617 corn crib

This layout has two loops and a connecting track. It is ideal for trolleys and other motorized units, as well as small freight or passenger trains.

(15) O27 single straight
(11) O27 O-27 curve 45°
(3) O27 O-27 lefthand turnout
(3) O27 O-27 righthand turnout
(2) O27 half straight
(2) O27 track bumper
Total of 36 items

(3) Plasticville 1200 station platform
(1) Plasticville 1402 switch tower
(3) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(1) Plasticville 1615 water tank
(1) Plasticville #1502 Cape Cod house
(1) Plasticville 1629 bungalow house
(1) Plasticville 1407 watchman's shanty w/gate
(1) Plasticville #1603 Ranch house
(1) Plasticville 1701 New England ranch home

Two loops and two small sidings. This layout can be loads of fun with small motorized units like trolleys. It is also good for small freight shunting.

(11) O27 single straight
(10) O27 O-27 curve 45°
(4) O27 O-27 righthand turnout
(2) O27 O-27 lefthand turnout
(5) O27 half straight
(2) O27 track bumper
(1) O27 O-27 half curve 22.5°
Total of 35 items

(3) Plasticville 1200 station platform
(1) Plasticville 1402 switch tower
(3) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(1) Plasticville 1615 water tank
(1) Plasticville #1502 Cape Cod house
(1) Plasticville 1629 bungalow house
(1) Plasticville #1603 Ranch house
(1) Plasticville 1701 New England ranch home
(1) Plasticville 1407 watchman's shanty w/gate
(3) Custom Signals single hi-way crossing
(1) Atlas O #6903B trackside shanty

Another great layout for trolleys and other small motorized units. The long spur can accommodate operating accessories.
(7) O27 single straight
(12) O27 O-27 curve 45°
(1) O27 O-27 lefthand turnout
(4) O27 O-27 righthand turnout
(3) O27 half straight
(1) O27 track bumper
Total of 28 items

(1) Plasticville 1200 station platform
(1) Plasticville 1407 watchman's shanty w/gate
(1) Plasticville 1613 large super market
(1) Plasticville 1625 railroad work car
(1) Plasticville #1806 roadside produce stand
(1) Plasticville #1617 corn crib
(1) Plasticville #1500 diner
(1) Plasticville 1615 water tank
(1) Plasticville #1612 5 & 10 store (1) Buildings Unlimited B501 flag stop
(6) Custom Signals double hi-way crossing
(1) Buildings Unlimited B503 trackside shed
(1) LaserKit 485 yard office

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