This 4' by 8' layout features two freight yards in the lower half. These interconnect at a yard at the top. It provides ample opportunity for freight shunting operations in a relatively small space for S Gauge. For expansion, the top yard would be the interchange with a mainline freight railroad operation.
(29) S-Trax #258 10inch straight
(17) S-Trax #259 R-19 30° curve
(5) S-Trax #298 #3 righthand turnout
(1) S-Trax cut 15inch straight
(4) S-Trax #299 #3 lefthand turnout
(3) S-Trax #257 15inch straight
Total of 59 items costing
(1) Plasticville 1402 switch tower
(1) Plasticville 1615 water tank
(4) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(1) Plasticville 1906 factory
Total of 7 items
Here we have added a small 4' by 6' loop layout with sidings that represent lineside customers and industries.
(30) S-Trax #258 10inch straight
(29) S-Trax #259 R-19 30° curve
(8) S-Trax #298 #3 righthand turnout
(1) S-Trax cut 15inch straight
(9) S-Trax #299 #3 lefthand turnout
(9) S-Trax #257 15inch straight
Total of 86 items costing
(1) Plasticville 1402 switch tower
(1) Plasticville 1615 water tank
(4) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(1) Plasticville 1906 factory
Total of 7 items
A 4' by 8' extension to the left, interchanging at the top, provides a mainline loop system with spurs and yards for lineside industries and railroad facilities.
(42) S-Trax #258 10inch straight
(30) S-Trax #259 R-19 30° curve
(13) S-Trax #298 #3 righthand turnout
(2) S-Trax cut 15inch straight
(7) S-Trax #299 #3 lefthand turnout
(10) S-Trax #257 15inch straight
(4) S-Trax #292 R-24 30° curve
Total of 108 items
(1) Plasticville 1402 switch tower
(1) Plasticville 1615 water tank
(4) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(1) Plasticville 1906 factory
Total of 7 items
The 4' by 4' extension to the lower right provides more action, especially continuous running. A small yard and outside spur serve lineside customers. ADVANCED WIRING NOTICE: the return loop requires special wiring and insulated blocks when used with any two-rail track system. Consult your manual for the proper method of insulating a reverse track.
(46) S-Trax #258 10inch straight
(40) S-Trax #259 R-19 30° curve
(18) S-Trax #298 #3 righthand turnout
(2) S-Trax cut 15inch straight
(8) S-Trax #299 #3 lefthand turnout
(15) S-Trax #257 15inch straight
(5) S-Trax #292 R-24 30° curve
Total of 134 items
(1) Plasticville 1402 switch tower
(1) Plasticville 1615 water tank
(3) Plasticville 1620 loading platform
(1) Plasticville 1906 factory
Total of 6 items
