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Fun Action Layouts with Atlas O Track

4' by 8' track plans


Atlas O is gaining popularity because of its realistic appearance.  The unique track geometry differs from that of classic O and O27/ Atlas O is more like using American HO or N.  Though it is favored by those seeking  to make a scale type layout, Atlas O also has appeal among more traditional train operators.  These layouts combine Atlas O with Lionel and MTH accessories, to make exciting action layouts. Plasticville, Buildings Unlimited (now sold as Ameri-Towne) and other structure kits are also employed

Note that some operating accessories are more available than others.  popular accessories are reissued from time to time.  You can substitute other operating accessories for the ones used in these examples.

This pike serves a small industrial area.

(15) Atlas 6066 O36 30° curve

(23) Atlas 6050 10.0 inch straight

(12) Atlas 6045 O45 30° curve

(8) Atlas 6043 O27 45° curve

(4) Atlas 6053 5.5 inch straight

(8) Atlas 6052 1.75 inch straight

(2) Atlas 6085 O45 lefthand turnout

(2) Atlas 6086 O45 righthand turnout

(7) Atlas 6051 4.50 inch straight

(6) Atlas (6075) lefthand O-36 turnout

(3) Atlas (6076) righthand O-36 turnout

(5) Atlas 6040 snap-on bumper

(1) Atlas 6059 uncoupling track

(1) MTH 30-9119 AF #787 log loader

(1) MTH 30-9043 AF coaler

(1) Atlas O #6900 interlocking tower

(1) Buildings Unlimited B501 flag stop

(1) Buildings Unlimited B503 trackside shed

(1) Lionel® 32989 #464 lumber mill

(1) Lionel® 32996 #362 barrel loader

(1) Lionel® 12828 stockyard

(2) Plasticville 1200 station platform

(2) Plasticville 1620 loading platform

A kidney-shaped railway with service to an industrial area.

(25) Atlas 6050 10.0 inch straight

(13) Atlas 6066 O36 30° curve

(7) Atlas 6045 O45 30° curve

(4) Atlas 6043 O27 45° curve

(7) Atlas 6053 5.5 inch straight

(7) Atlas 6052 1.75 inch straight

(6) Atlas 6051 4.50 inch straight

(2) Atlas (6076) righthand O-36 turnout

(2) Atlas 6086 O45 righthand turnout

(1) Atlas 6085 O45 lefthand turnout

(4) Atlas 6040 snap-on bumper

(3) Atlas (6075) lefthand O-36 turnout

(3) Atlas 6059 uncoupling track

(1) MTH 30-9110 operating transfer dock

(1) MTH 30-9119 AF #787 log loader

(1) Lionel® 14001 #364 conveyor lumber loader

(1) Lionel® 2321 saw mill

(1) Lionel® 32989 #464 lumber mill

(1) Lionel® 32996 #362 barrel loader

(1) Lionel® 14000 #264 forklift platform

(1) Lionel® 9220 milk car platfrom

(1) Lionel® 9224 horse car platform

(1) Lionel® 2300 oil drum loader

A skillful modeler can add scenery, transforming this action-packed railway into a combined freight and commuter system.

(16) Atlas 6050 10.0 inch straight

(27) Atlas 6066 O36 30° curve

(7) Atlas 6053 5.5 inch straight

(5) Atlas 6052 1.75 inch straight

(4) Atlas (6075) lefthand O-36 turnout

(6) Atlas (6076) righthand O-36 turnout

(5) Atlas 6051 4.50 inch straight

(6) Atlas 6040 snap-on bumper

(2) Atlas 6068 O36 7.5° curve

(3) Atlas 6059 uncoupling track

(1) MTH 30-9110 operating transfer dock

(1) MTH 30-9119 AF #787 log loader

(1) MTH 30-9043 AF coaler

(1) MTH 30-9126 AF#23780 lamplighter

(1) MTH 30-9025 #395 floodlight (yellow)

(1) Lionel® 32989 #464 lumber mill

(1) Lionel® 9220 milk car platfrom

(1) Lionel® 32996 #362 barrel loader

(1) Lionel® 2494 rotary beacon

(1) Plasticville 1402 switch tower

(1) Plasticville 1620 loading platform

This railways has great potential for freight drills. streetcar service and commuter trains.

(27) Atlas 6050 10.0 inch straight

(14) Atlas 6066 O36 30° curve

(7) Atlas 6045 O45 30° curve

(8) Atlas 6043 O27 45° curve

(4) Atlas 6053 5.5 inch straight

(20) Atlas 6052 1.75 inch straight

(5) Atlas (6076) righthand O-36 turnout

(4) Atlas (6075) lefthand O-36 turnout

(13) Atlas 6059 uncoupling track

(9) Atlas 6051 4.50 inch straight

(2) Atlas 6086 O45 righthand turnout

(7) Atlas 6040 snap-on bumper

(1) Atlas 6068 O36 7.5° curve

(1) MTH 30-9119 AF #787 log loader

(1) MTH 30-9107 operating station platform

(1) MTH 30-1036 #69N warning bell

(1) MTH 30-9118 AF #600 crossing gate

(1) Lionel® 32996 #362 barrel loader

(1) Lionel® 32989 #464 lumber mill

(1) Lionel® 14107 #497 coaler

(1) Lionel® 14001 #364 conveyor lumber loader

(1) Lionel® 9220 milk car platfrom

(1) Lionel® 9224 horse car platform

(1) Lionel® 12886 flood light tower

(2) Lionel® 12724 double gantry signal

(1) Lionel® 14154 #193 water tower

(1) Lionel® 12831 rotary beacon

(1) Plasticville 1402 switch tower

(4) Plasticville 1200 station platform

(1) Plasticville 1618 TV transmitter station

(3) Plasticville 1620 loading platform

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