This pike uses loops and a bumper-to-bumper track at top. The top track can serve as sidings or a trolley line.
(6) AF #700 straight
(5) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout
(20) AF #702 S-40 curve
(3) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout
(8) AF #701 half straight
(4) AF #730 lighted bumper
(1) Plasticville dairy barn silo
(1) Plasticville #1622 dairy barn w/silo
(1) Plasticville #1617 storage shed
(2) Plasticville #1617 chicken coop
(1) Plasticville #1617 corn crib
(1) Plasticville #1617 dog house
(1) Plasticville #1408 windmill
(4) Plasticville #1804 green house
(1) Plasticville 1700 two-story colonial house
(1) Plasticville #1601 barn
(3) Plasticville 1200 station platform
(2) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
Do the unexpected - we used a farm for the centerpiece of our example. A farm is just outside a town, which is served by a small trolley line.
This pike has some long sidings, which are great for accessories.
(7) AF #700 straight
(17) AF #702 S-40 curve
(4) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout
(6) AF #701 half straight
(4) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout
(1) AF #703 S-40 half curve
(6) AF #730 lighted bumper
(1) Plasticville #1603 Ranch house
(1) Plasticville 1701 New England ranch home
(1) Plasticville #1908 split-level house
(1) Plasticville 1504 mobile home
(4) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(1) Plasticville #1303 log cabin
(1) Plasticville 1700 two-story colonial house
(1) Plasticville 1402 switch tower
(1) Plasticville 1615 water tank
(3) Plasticville 1907 apartment house
(1) MTH 30-9043 AF coaler
In our example, the suburban town is surrounded by woods and industrial sidings. In keeping with the times, a new apartment / condominium development takes up half of the residential area.
Here is a railway that accommodated accessories, and is a dream for the freight fan.
(7) AF #700 straight
(24) AF #702 S-40 curve
(3) AF #701 half straight
(1) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout
(4) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout
(3) AF #730 lighted bumper
(1) Lionel® 22997 #2300 oil drum loader
(3) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(1) Plasticville #1500 diner
(1) Plasticville 1618 TV transmitter station
(1) Plasticville #1602 post office
(1) Plasticville #1801 bank
(1) Plasticville 1401 Frosty Bar
(1) Plasticville SM-6 small super market
(1) Plasticville #1611 hardware store
(1) Plasticville #1612 5 & 10 store
(1) Plasticville 1613 large super market
(1) Plasticville #1626 corner store
(3) Plasticville 1200 station platform
(1) Plasticville #1853 drug store
(1) Plasticville GO-2 small gas station
(1) MTH 30-9122 AF #796 sawmill
(1) MTH 30-9043 AF coaler
(1) MTH 30-11051 AF#23772 water tower
Our example has a small business distract abutting the yards. You find that in places where a small town and small railway junction both expanded.
There is room to run and places to serve, for the small freight operator. Some lines are not clear in this image, but show up better in our accompanying 3D drawings.
(15) AF #702 S-40 curve
(8) AF #701 half straight
(5) AF #703 S-40 half curve
(5) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout
(3) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout
(5) AF #700 straight
(4) AF #730 lighted bumper
(1) Lionel® 12862 oil drum loader
(2) Plasticville #1502 Cape Cod house
(1) Plasticville 1629 bungalow house
(1) Plasticville 1701 New England ranch home
(1) Plasticville 1905 Town hall / Independence hall
(1) Plasticville #1602 post office
(1) Plasticville #1801 bank
(1) Plasticville 1401 Frosty Bar
(1) Plasticville #1612 5 & 10 store
(1) Plasticville SM-6 small super market
(1) Plasticville 1618 TV transmitter station
(2) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(2) Plasticville 1200 station platform
(1) Plasticville 1403 signal bridge
(1) MTH 30-9122 AF #796 sawmill
(1) MTH 30-9119 AF #787 log loader
A town and homes along the road, inspired by a few small places in New Jersey's Bergen County.
