This 1' by 6' shelf layout is a small industrial area. The left are yards which would connect with mainline railroads. They are a staging area for drills which serve the right half. Essentially, you have two rail lines which bisect at the crossover.The connection between these lines is just right of center.
(38) Atlas-N 5.0 in straight
(4) Atlas-N R-9.75 30° curve
(1) Atlas-N #2568 60° cross
(7) Atlas-N #2701 standard #4 right-hand turnout
(4) Atlas-N custom Flex Track curve
(2) Atlas-N 0.63in straight
(9) Atlas-N #2700 standard #4 left-hand turnout
(2) Atlas-N R-9.75 cut curve
(3) Atlas-N R-19 15° curve
(18) Atlas-N track bumper
(9) Atlas-N 2.5in straight
(7) Atlas-N 1.25in straight
(1) Atlas-N R-11 15° curve
(1) Atlas-N R-19 cut curve
Total of 106 items
The 1' by 4' layout is the above layout trimmed for a shorter space. This time, the connection between the two rail lines is at top center, above the crossover.
(17) Atlas-N 5.0 in straight
(8) Atlas-N #2701 standard #4 right-hand turnout
(2) Atlas-N custom Flex Track curve
(2) Atlas-N 0.63in straight
(5) Atlas-N #2700 standard #4 left-hand turnout
(1) Atlas-N R-9.75 cut curve
(15) Atlas-N track bumper
(6) Atlas-N 2.5in straight
(3) Atlas-N 1.25in straight
(1) Atlas-N #2568 60° cross
(2) Atlas-N R-9.75 15° curve
(4) Atlas-N R-19 15° curve
Total of 66 items
A 1' by 3' extension has been appended to the layout. It would be the mainline connecting yard, and the entire original 1' by 4' serves as the industrial area.
(34) Atlas-N 5.0 in straight
(13) Atlas-N #2701 standard #4 right-hand turnout
(2) Atlas-N custom Flex Track curve
(2) Atlas-N 0.63in straight
(8) Atlas-N #2700 standard #4 left-hand turnout
(1) Atlas-N R-9.75 cut curve
(23) Atlas-N track bumper
(8) Atlas-N 2.5in straight
(3) Atlas-N 1.25in straight
(1) Atlas-N #2568 60° cross
(3) Atlas-N R-9.75 15° curve
(4) Atlas-N R-19 15° curve
(2) Atlas-N R-9.75 30° curve
Total of 104 items
This 18 inch by eight foot shelf layout has intriguing possibilities. It can be a two-track mainline bisected by a short line. In one scenario, the double-tracked line is mainly for passenger service, while the single-track bisecting line is freight. You can develop your own scenarios for operating this fine layout. Be aware that you will have to cut the crossovers and some track to make it work.
(65) Atlas-N 5.0 in straight
(10) Atlas-N #2700 standard #4 left-hand turnout
(3) Atlas-N R-11 30° curve
(4) Atlas-N R-9.75 30° curve
(7) Atlas-N #2701 standard #4 right-hand turnout
(17) Atlas-N track bumper
(1) Atlas-N #2569 90° cross
(2) Atlas-N R-9.75 15° curve
(2) Atlas-N custom Flex Track curve
(4) Atlas-N 2.5in straight
(3) Atlas-N 1.25in straight
(3) Atlas-N R-11 15° curve
(1) Atlas-N R-19 15° curve
Total of 122 items
The 14 inch by 8 foot version - a crafty modeler might even compress it to fit a shelf a mere 12 inches wide! Be aware that you will have to cut the crossovers and some track to make it work.
(54) Atlas-N 5.0 in straight
(8) Atlas-N #2700 standard #4 left-hand turnout
(2) Atlas-N R-11 30° curve
(6) Atlas-N R-9.75 30° curve
(7) Atlas-N #2701 standard #4 right-hand turnout
(15) Atlas-N track bumper
(2) Atlas-N R-9.75 15° curve
(4) Atlas-N 2.5in straight
(2) Atlas-N R-11 15° curve
(2) Atlas-N 1.25in straight
(1) Atlas-N custom Flex Track curve
(1) Atlas-N #2569 90° cross
(1) Atlas-N 0.63in straight
Total of 105 items
Smaller still, the layout is less than 12 inches wide here. Be aware that you will have to cut the crossovers and some track to make it work.
(54) Atlas-N 5.0 in straight
(10) Atlas-N #2700 standard #4 left-hand turnout
(2) Atlas-N R-11 30° curve
(7) Atlas-N R-9.75 30° curve
(4) Atlas-N #2701 standard #4 right-hand turnout
(14) Atlas-N track bumper
(5) Atlas-N R-9.75 15° curve
(6) Atlas-N 2.5in straight
(1) Atlas-N R-11 15° curve
(3) Atlas-N 1.25in straight
(2) Atlas-N #2566 30° cross
Total of 108 items