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Doorway layouts for O Gauge Track (O-31)

Four track plans for a 36" by 76" area

Standard O gauge track has a 31" diameter curve. Though too wide for a 30" door, it is great on the wider 36" surface. O curves are just wide enough to allow for longer trains. However, in our little layouts, size still matters. These are best used with classic 10" freight cars and 12" to 14" passenger cars or smaller. Likewise, the best locomotive types are smaller ones. I designed these with the classic F3 / F7 and Lionel #671 S2 Turbine steamer in mind. They will handle a variety of switchers, diesels and steam locomotives. Don't forget the motorized units. Trolleys, speeders and other small units are excellent choices for running these railways.

Simple siding and freight spurs accommodate operating accessories. This is nice for small trains. You can also run a motorized (such as a trolley) unit with a trains.

(9) O single straight
(11) O O-31 curve 45°
(2) O O-31 modern righthand turnout
(2) O O-31modern lefthand turnout
(2) O half straight
(2) #260 track bumper
Total of 28 items

(1) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(1) Plasticville 1906 factory
(2) Plasticville 1200 station platform
(1) Plasticville 1615 water tank
(1) Plasticville 1402 switch tower
(1) Plasticville #1622 dairy barn w/silo
(1) Plasticville #1617 chicken coop
(1) Plasticville #1617 corn crib
(1) Plasticville #1617 storage shed
(1) Plasticville #1408 windmill
(1) Plasticville #1303 log cabin

Sours on one end, a loop on the other. You can run a motorized unit and train at the same time with this layout! Also great for trackside accessories.

(8) O single straight
(10) O O-31 curve 45°
(4) O O-31modern lefthand turnout
(1) O O-31 modern righthand turnout
(3) O half straight
(2) #260 track bumper
(1) track bumper
Total of 29 items

(3) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(1) Plasticville 1906 factory
(3) Plasticville 1200 station platform
(1) Plasticville 1615 water tank
(1) Plasticville 1402 switch tower
(1) Plasticville #1622 dairy barn w/silo
(1) Plasticville #1617 chicken coop
(1) Plasticville #1617 corn crib
(1) Plasticville #1617 storage shed
(1) Plasticville #1408 windmill
(1) Plasticville #1303 log cabin
(1) Plasticville 1407 watchman's shanty w/gate

This crossover with spur is fine for small trains and trolleys.

(4) O single straight
(9) O O-31 curve 45°
(3) O O-31modern lefthand turnout
(2) O O-31 modern righthand turnout
(1) track bumper
(2) O half straight
(4) O O-31 half curve 22.5°
(1) O 45° cross
Total of 26 items

(1) Plasticville 1615 water tank
(1) Plasticville #1622 dairy barn w/silo
(1) Plasticville #1617 chicken coop
(1) Plasticville #1617 corn crib
(1) Plasticville #1617 storage shed
(1) Plasticville #1408 windmill
(2) Plasticville 1200 station platform
(1) Plasticville #1303 log cabin
(1) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(1) Plasticville 1407 watchman's shanty w/gate
(1) Plasticville #1603 Ranch house
(1) Plasticville 1701 New England ranch home
(1) Plasticville #1908 split-level house
(1) Plasticvile #1406 merry-go-round
(1) Plasticvile #1406 see-saw
(1) Plasticvile #1406 slide

This is one of the best little trolley layouts. It incorporates a "Figure Eight" inside. You can run two units on this fine track plan.

(2) O single straight
(10) O O-31 curve 45°
(3) O O-31modern lefthand turnout
(3) O O-31 modern righthand turnout
(4) O O-31 half curve 22.5°
(1) O 45° cross
(2) O half straight
Total of 25 items

(1) Plasticville 1615 water tank
(1) Plasticville #1622 dairy barn w/silo
(1) Plasticville #1617 chicken coop
(1) Plasticville #1617 corn crib
(1) Plasticville #1617 storage shed
(1) Plasticville #1408 windmill
(2) Plasticville 1200 station platform
(1) Plasticville #1303 log cabin
(1) Plasticville 1407 watchman's shanty w/gate
(1) Plasticville #1603 Ranch house
(1) Plasticville 1701 New England ranch home
(1) Plasticville #1908 split-level house
(1) Plasticvile #1406 merry-go-round
(1) Plasticvile #1406 see-saw
(1) Plasticvile #1406 slide

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