This simple layout is versatile. It just makes it into the 42 by 40 area. We have used scenery as an example of a rural roadside area.
(10) MTH 40-1002 O-31 curve
(3) MTH 40-1017 4.25 in straight
(3) MTH 40-1018 3.5 in straight
(1) MTH 40-1004 O31 righthand switch
(1) MTH 40-1005 O31 lefthand switch
(1) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(1) MTH 30-9033 #494 rotary beacon
(1) MTH 30-11012 operating crossing gate w/signal
(1) MTH 30-11014 hiway crossing signal w/sound
(1) MTH 30-9101 Sinclair gas station 1 1
(1) MTH 30-90038 Capt Jacks Seafood
This layout is great for the young railroader. It can easily accommodate operating accessories. In our example, we have a log loader, sawmill and coal loader.
(10) MTH 40-1002 O-31 curve
(3) MTH 40-1017 4.25 in straight
(3) MTH 40-1018 3.5 in straight
(2) MTH 40-1005 O31 lefthand switch
(2) MTH 40-1008 uncoupling track
(2) MTH 40-1024 track bumper
(1) MTH 30-9119 AF #787 log loader
(1) MTH 30-9122 AF #796 sawmill
(1) MTH 30-9043 AF coaler
(1) MTH 30-90008 work house
(1) MTH 30-9049 #395 floodlight(silver)
(2) MTH 30-11014 hiway crossing signal w/sound
This spur-to-spur railway is great for a trolley or commuter shuttle pike, or freight shunting. Of course, trains have to be very short.
(7) MTH 40-1002 O-31 curve
(2) MTH 40-1005 O31 lefthand switch
(1) MTH 40-1017 4.25 in straight
(2) MTH 40-1008 uncoupling track
(3) MTH 40-1024 track bumper
(1) MTH 40-1012 5.5 inch half straight
(3) MTH 40-1022 O-31 half curve
(1) MTH 40-1004 O31 righthand switch
(2) MTH 40-1018 3.5 in straight
(1) MTH 30-9056 Auto Parts store
(1) MTH 30-90023 Soda Fountain crnr
(1) MTH 30-90070 Camera Shop(crnr)
(1) MTH 30-90022 Jenny Lee Bakery
(3) MTH 30-9006 passenger station platform
(1) MTH 30-9107 operating station platform
(1) MTH 30-9033 #494 rotary beacon
Because of the placement of spurs, you can have fun with a bumper-to-bumper car such as a trolley. It can also host short trains (1 to 3 cars).
(9) MTH 40-1002 O-31 curve
(2) MTH 40-1005 O31 lefthand switch
(2) MTH 40-1024 track bumper
(1) MTH 40-1008 uncoupling track
(2) MTH 40-1004 O31 righthand switch
(4) MTH 40-1017 4.25 in straight
(1) MTH 30-9012 Corner Drug store
(1) MTH 30-90070 Camera Shop(crnr)
(1) MTH 30-90023 Soda Fountain crnr
(1) MTH 30-90092 Bicycle Shop(ocnr)
(1) MTH 30-9033 #494 rotary beacon
(1) MTH 30-90038 Capt Jacks Seafood
(1) MTH 30-11012 operating crossing gate w/signal
(4) MTH 30-1078 O-scale round lamp
Another layout that works great for a trolley or shuttle. The spurs can also be used for operating cars, such as a coal or log dump car.
(8) MTH 40-1002 O-31 curve
(3) MTH 40-1005 O31 lefthand switch
(1) MTH 40-1004 O31 righthand switch
(1) MTH 40-1008 uncoupling track
(1) MTH 40-1018 3.5 in straight
(2) MTH 40-1024 track bumper
(1) MTH 40-1001 10 inch straight
(1) MTH 30-9023 rowhouse
(1) MTH 30-9024 rowhouse
(1) MTH 30-9044 rowhouse
(1) MTH 30-9045 rowhouse
(1) MTH 30-9025 #395 floodlight (yellow)
(1) MTH 30-9006 passenger station platform
(1) MTH 30-11012 operating crossing gate w/signal
(2) MTH 30-11014 hiway crossing signal w/sound
(2) MTH 30-1078 O-scale round lamp
(1) MTH 30-90003 power station
The spur track makes this pike fine for a trolley shuttle. With very short cars such as ore cars and short locomotives like the MTH Docksider, Ready Made "Beep" or K-Line Porter, you can also do some freight -type shunting.
(9) MTH 40-1002 O-31 curve
(2) MTH 40-1005 O31 lefthand switch
(2) MTH 40-1024 track bumper
(2) MTH 40-1008 uncoupling track
(2) MTH 40-1004 O31 righthand switch
(1) MTH 40-1012 5.5 inch half straight
(1) MTH 30-9006 passenger station platform
(1) MTH 30-9001 RailKing farm house
(1) MTH 30-9003 RailKing country house
(1) MTH 30-90064 row house #1
(1) MTH 30-90038 Capt Jacks Seafood
(4) MTH 30-1078 O-scale round lamp