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The layouts illustrated here us track in the American Flyer configuration. They are two series of point-to-point systems which can handle passenger, commuter and freight hauling operations.
This simple 4' by 8' system is a short line with an intersection trolley type line. (15) AF #700 straight (20) AF #702 S-40 curve (6) AF #701 half straight (1) AF 90° cross (3) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout (2) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout Total of 47 items |
At 4' by 10', you have a freight, passenger or combined system on the outside, with a trolley line or short line intersecting. (30) AF #700 straight (22) AF #702 S-40 curve (11) AF #701 half straight (1) AF 90° cross (3) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout (4) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout (1) AF cut-to-length straights Total of 72 items |
Here we have used cut sections of track to help make a Figure 8 layout with spurs and sidings. It can operate as continuous running or as a point-to-point system. (19) AF #702 S-40 curve (25) AF #700 straight (8) AF #701 half straight (1) AF 90° cross (3) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout (6) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout (5) AF cut-to-length -straight Total of 67 items |
This layout is a larger 6' by 16' double-track, point-to-point system. There are terminals at each end. If a commuter / passenger pike, a nice station can also be placed in the very center of the pike. (59) AF #700 straight (33) AF #702 S-40 curve (7) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout (6) AF #701 half straight (2) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout Total of 107 items |
Here a trolley or commuter line is inserted. It has stops at both terminals and the mid-point. (82) AF #700 straight (45) AF #702 S-40 curve (10) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout (10) AF #701 half straight (2) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout Total of 149 items |
Here we have extra sidings for various freight operations and drills. This pike would make a fine combined freight and passenger system. (82) AF #700 straight (34) AF #702 S-40 curve (13) AF #720 remote left-hand turnout (11) AF #701 half straight (4) AF #720 remote right-hand turnout Total of 144 items |
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