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The layouts illustrated here us track in the American Flyer configurations, with standard curves and a basic 10 inch straight. They are waterfront shunting operations, and are superb for switchers, Docksiders and industrial locomotives.
This 6' by 8' layout is a simple waterfront operation. It can stand alone, or be appended to a larger mainline railway layout. The yard in the upper right corner is the connection with a mainline hauler. Inside the upper loop are the waterfront railway 's facilities. (29) AF #700 straight (15) AF #702 S-40 curve (3) AF #703 S-40 half curve (4) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout (3) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout (4) AF #701 half straight (1) AF #722 right-hand manual turnout Total of 59 items |
This 6' by 12" layout is an expanded waterfront / dockside operation. Additional piers will give switchers and smaller industrial locomotives a good workout. (51) AF #700 straight (22) AF #702 S-40 curve (3) AF #703 S-40 half curve (8) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout (4) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout (4) AF #701 half straight (1) AF #722 right-hand manual turnout (15) AF #730 lighted bumper Total of 108 items |
This layout features two separate lines that intersect via the crossover. They actually connect with one another in the lower yard. Spurs to the left can serve railroad facilities or customers. (17) AF #702 S-40 curve (1) AF 90° cross (73) AF #700 straight (10) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout (7) AF #701 half straight (4) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout (1) AF #703 S-40 half curve Total of 113 items |
Here is the same layout set up as a waterfront operation. You can also use it as a regular inland freight operation. (17) AF #702 S-40 curve (1) AF 90° cross (73) AF #700 straight (10) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout (7) AF #701 half straight (4) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout (1) AF #703 S-40 half curve Total of 113 items |
Here we have changed the layout, allowing two loops for continuous running. The two loops remain as separate lines, with a transfer connection at the lower yard. (27) AF #702 S-40 curve (2) AF 90° cross (61) AF #700 straight (10) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout (13) AF #701 half straight (6) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout (1) AF #703 S-40 half curve Total of 120 items |
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