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TT Scale Layouts

Classic Loop Layouts

Loop layouts have been around since the first wind-up train set. Favored by toy train operators since the earliest times, they still find favor with many model railroaders. These plans offer a nice blend of action and continuous running.

Basic 3' by 5' two-track system with siding
(2) Pilz #83190 TT-gauge double crossover
(17) Pilz #83109 TT-gauge R-310 30° curve
(1) Pilz #83312 TT-gauge leftthand #4 turnout
(1) Pilz #83311 TT-gauge righthand #4 turnout 1
(2) Pilz #83104 TT-gauge 36mm straight
(4) Pilz #83102 TT-gauge 83mm straight
(2) Pilz #83101 TT-gauge 166mm straight
(12) Pilz #83106 TT-gauge R-353 30° curve
(2) Pilz #83103 TT-gauge 41.5mm straight
Total of 43 items

3' by 5' loop with additional outside loop
(2) Pilz #83190 TT-gauge double crossover
(17) Pilz #83109 TT-gauge R-310 30° curve
(1) Pilz #83312 TT-gauge leftthand #4 turnout
(3) Pilz #83311 TT-gauge righthand #4 turnout
(4) Pilz #83104 TT-gauge 36mm straight
(7) Pilz #83102 TT-gauge 83mm straight
(7) Pilz #83101 TT-gauge 166mm straight
(12) Pilz #83106 TT-gauge R-353 30° curve
(2) Pilz #83103 TT-gauge 41.5mm straight
(12) Pilz #83111 TT-gauge R-396 30° curve
Total of 67 items

3' by 5 'single loop with three sidings - excellent for trolley-type operations!
(2) Pilz #83101 TT-gauge 166mm straight
(2) Pilz #83361 TT-gauge righthand #4 curved turnout
(10) Pilz #83106 TT-gauge R-353 30° curve
(2) Pilz #83362 TT-gauge lefthand #4 curved turnout
(12) Pilz #83109 TT-gauge R-310 30° curve
(2) Pilz #83102 TT-gauge 83mm straight
(3) Pilz #83104 TT-gauge 36mm straight
(1) Pilz #83312 TT-gauge leftthand #4 turnout
(1) Pilz #83311 TT-gauge righthand #4 turnout
(2) Pilz #83110 TT-gauge R-310 15° curve
(1) Pilz #83105 TT-gauge 43mm straight
Total of 38 items

3' by 6' layout with extra outside loop
(8) Pilz #83101 TT-gauge 166mm straight
(2) Pilz #83361 TT-gauge righthand #4 curved turnout
(22) Pilz #83106 TT-gauge R-353 30° curve
(2) Pilz #83362 TT-gauge lefthand #4 curved turnout
(12) Pilz #83109 TT-gauge R-310 30° curve
(4) Pilz #83102 TT-gauge 83mm straight
(4) Pilz #83104 TT-gauge 36mm straight
(1) Pilz #83312 TT-gauge leftthand #4 turnout
(3) Pilz #83311 TT-gauge righthand #4 turnout
(2) Pilz #83110 TT-gauge R-310 15° curve
(3) Pilz #83105 TT-gauge 43mm straight
Total of 63 items

Here the above is extended lengthwise with straight sections
(12) Pilz #83101 TT-gauge 166mm straight
(2) Pilz #83361 TT-gauge righthand #4 curved turnout
(22) Pilz #83106 TT-gauge R-353 30° curve
(2) Pilz #83362 TT-gauge lefthand #4 curved turnout
(12) Pilz #83109 TT-gauge R-310 30° curve
(4) Pilz #83102 TT-gauge 83mm straight
(4) Pilz #83104 TT-gauge 36mm straight
(1) Pilz #83312 TT-gauge leftthand #4 turnout
(3) Pilz #83311 TT-gauge righthand #4 turnout
(2) Pilz #83110 TT-gauge R-310 15° curve
(3) Pilz #83105 TT-gauge 43mm straight
Total of 67 items

The addition of a passing siding and inside spurs makes for more action - great for passenger / commuter operations.
(18) Pilz #83101 TT-gauge 166mm straight
(2) Pilz #83361 TT-gauge righthand #4 curved turnout
(22) Pilz #83106 TT-gauge R-353 30° curve
(2) Pilz #83362 TT-gauge lefthand #4 curved turnout
(13) Pilz #83109 TT-gauge R-310 30° curve
(7) Pilz #83102 TT-gauge 83mm straight
(6) Pilz #83104 TT-gauge 36mm straight
(4) Pilz #83312 TT-gauge leftthand #4 turnout
(5) Pilz #83311 TT-gauge righthand #4 turnout
(5) Pilz #83110 TT-gauge R-310 15° curve
(3) Pilz #83105 TT-gauge 43mm straight
(2) Pilz #83103 TT-gauge 41.5mm straight
Total of 89 items

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