This simple layout has small passing sidings. It works with both freight and passenger trains. By using the sidings as blocks, you can enjoy an operation with a full train and a motorized unit such as a trolley or speeder. In all of these layouts, replacing buildings with action accessories adds to the fun.
(14) AF #700 straight
(19) AF #702 S-40 curve
(4) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout
(3) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout
(2) AF cut-to-length
(5) AF #701 half straight
(1) AF #730 lighted bumper
Total of 48 items
Paint the surface and add fake grass. Paint on a couple of roads. Then you lay the track, wire it, and add accessories, buildings and trees. Here you get an idea of how this layout looks with the popular Plasticville structures. Of course, you can place operating accessories in place of buildings. That makes for even more fun!
(1) Plasticville 1402 switch tower
(1) Plasticville 1615 water tank
(4) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(4) Plasticville 1407 watchman's shanty w/gate
(1) Plasticville 1616 suburban station
(1) Plasticville 1200 station platform
(1) Plasticville 1906 factory
(1) Plasticville 1700 two-story colonial house
(1) Plasticville #1908 split-level house
(3) Plasticville 1629 bungalow house
(1) Plasticville #1603 Ranch house
(1) Plasticville 1701 New England ranch home
(1) Plasticville #1502 Cape Cod house
(1) Plasticville #1622 dairy barn w/silo
(1) Plasticville #1408 windmill
(1) Plasticville #1617 storage shed
Total of 24 items costing
The longer siding on top provides room for a full train. This layout allows a two-train operation, and can accommodate a motorized unit, too.
(19) AF #700 straight
(19) AF #702 S-40 curve
(4) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout
(3) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout
(1) AF cut-to-length
(5) AF #701 half straight
(1) AF #730 lighted bumper
Total of 52 items costing
(1) Plasticville 1402
switch tower
(1) Plasticville 1615 water tank
(4) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(4) Plasticville 1407 watchman's shanty w/gate
(1) Plasticville 1616 suburban station
(1) Plasticville 1200 station platform
(1) Plasticville 1906 factory
(1) Plasticville 1700 two-story colonial house
(1) Plasticville #1908 split-level house
(3) Plasticville 1629 bungalow house
(1) Plasticville #1603 Ranch house
(1) Plasticville 1701 New England ranch home
(1) Plasticville #1502 Cape Cod house
(1) Plasticville #1622 dairy barn w/silo
(1) Plasticville #1408 windmill
(1) Plasticville #1617 storage shed
Total of 24 items costing
The extended sidings to the right increase action tremendously.
(18) AF #700 straight 1.95 35.10
(23) AF #702 S-40 curve 2.30 52.90
(5) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout
(4) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout
(1) AF cut-to-length -1.00 -1.00
(6) AF #701 half straight 1.85 11.10
(1) AF #730 lighted bumper
Total of 58 items
(1) Plasticville 1402
switch tower
(1) Plasticville 1615 water tank
(4) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(4) Plasticville 1407 watchman's shanty w/gate
(1) Plasticville 1616 suburban station
(1) Plasticville 1200 station platform
(1) Plasticville 1906 factory
(1) Plasticville #1908 split-level house
(1) Plasticville #1603 Ranch house
(1) Plasticville 1701 New England ranch home
(3) Plasticville 1629 bungalow house
(1) Plasticville #1502 Cape Cod house
(1) Plasticville #1622 dairy barn w/silo
(1) Plasticville #1408 windmill
(1) Plasticville #1617 storage shed
(1) Plasticville 1700 two-story colonial house
Total of 24 items costing
Wow! Now you have two complete ovals, which makes for simultaneous two-train operation.
(18) AF #700 straight
(26) AF #702 S-40 curve
(6) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout
(5) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout
(1) AF cut-to-length
(9) AF #701 half straight
(1) AF #730 lighted bumper
Total of 66 items
(1) Plasticville 1402
switch tower
(1) Plasticville 1615 water tank
(4) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(4) Plasticville 1407 watchman's shanty w/gate
(1) Plasticville 1616 suburban station
(1) Plasticville 1200 station platform
(1) Plasticville 1906 factory
(1) Plasticville #1908 split-level house
(1) Plasticville #1603 Ranch house
(1) Plasticville 1701 New England ranch home
(3) Plasticville 1629 bungalow house
(1) Plasticville #1502 Cape Cod house
(1) Plasticville #1622 dairy barn w/silo
(1) Plasticville 1700 two-story colonial house
(1) Plasticville #1408 windmill
(1) Plasticville #1617 chicken coop
(1) Plasticville #1303 log cabin
(1) Plasticville #1500 diner
Total of 26 items costing