EZ Track Layouts

[Spencer]

HI , have recently purchased a Spectrum/Dynamis Starter set Maine Central #01403 and a catalogue #99978.Will be using an 8x4 area , purely for lack of any other useable room ..
The track plans/layouts in the E-Ztrack catalogue are minimal , I will be using nickel silver E-Z track , with DCC controlled turnouts etc.
Are there any other reference catalogues for suitable track plans available through Bachmann? have also downladed the "free version of Anyrail.com"
Thank you

[Joe Satnik]

Hi, Spencer.

I would say, "stay tuned", as others are kicking around some designs on this forum that look promising. 

An ideal 4' x 8' layout* would have no or very mild "S" curves, ovals for continuous running ("rail-fanning"),

at least one run-around (2-ended) siding, and both facing and trailing point spurs for challenging operations.


*Adding just 3" or 4" to the 4 ft. dimension gives a ton more flexibility.  See Morgun's posts.

Hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Joe Satnik     

[Spencer]

Hi Joe , will keep looking at possibilities until track plans are posted , however to put you in the picture , Australia unfortunately uses metric materials , a standard sheet of ply is 1200mmx900mm , 47.25 x 37.5 inches ,my proposed tabletop will be 1200mm(47.25in) x 2700mm(106.25in).
hopefully plans will include a turntable and switching yards.
Kind regards
Spencer

[Morgun 30]

Hi Spencer,

Good thing Anyrail can be switched over to metric. Are you dead set on a table top, or would you be willing or able to look at a donut set up? Morgun 30

[Spencer]

Hi Morgun , thanks for the reply , am open to options , the layout framework and subsequent top , will literally be clamped to a small table , approx. . 1200mm long x 765mm wide.
Regards
Spencer

[Doneldon]

Spence-

If you're open to the concept of a narrow shelf layout running around the room I urge you in the strongest possible terms to go that way. Running trains will be more enjoyable, it will be easier to see your progress, and you might actually save a little money, depending on exactly what you choose to do.
                                                                                                                                                    -- D