8X14 Layout idea from 2X6 modules

This plan eliminates the O-60 reverse curve (through two O-60 turnouts) on the inner route at the lower left for a smoother inner route.

The two bridges at the gateway to the layout are close enough (intentionally) that they might be replaced with a single double-tracked lift-out bridge.

This variation straightens the O-48 though the yard-like area at the top center, creating an optional run-around track.

What a neat layout!  Very creative for the space!

Room for the Menard's Station, and a the run-around tracks are now large enough to also be a short passing tracks (5'+).   All turnouts are now O-60.

I really like this layout.  I have a similar space with 8' being the limiting factor.  Flipping it so the access is in the lower left would better fit my space.  I will be able to access the layout from the outside on 3 sides, so I would possibly make the center access a little smaller on those sides to be able to add some more scenery or buildings.

your design gives me lots to think about.

Updated scenery, and highlighted Fastrack sections bridging the modules.   These sections have the plastic pin that holds Fastrack tightly together trimmed, so that the can be easily removed and replaced - no impact on alignment or electrical connectivity.

With another set of tunnels, dramatically positioned just after the bridges for a neat scene.   Plus the Lionel operating oil derrick between the tracks near the stream.   The parallel tracks over the bridges are shifted closer together, facilitating a single double-track lift-out bridge as an option.

Neat Layout, I like what you have done with it.  I like it.

Ken, I didn't see an e-mail address in your profile, would you mind contacting me at sptrainnut@att.net.  I have a question or two for you.

Thanks

I am an AnyRail 'junkie'...

could you post the most current plan in AnyRail... 

ty!  Bryan 

Here is the AnyRail file for the layout JEM.   I enjoy AnyRail for its ease in making new layouts and the nice appearance that you can obtain.

The outside O-60 loop is just over 37 feet long.   With two 8-foot trains, the separation would be 10'7" between trains.   So two short trains could be run at the same time on the outside loop using command control of some type (LionChief, Legacy,DCS).   This would allow three trains & engineers running and routing through the two loops of the layout (with a fourth 8-foot train as visible staging on the long siding).  That looks like some fun!

How can I get a detailed drawing of this layout?

Do you want an electronic version, or paper version?

I can send you the .jpg picture of the layout.   The forum seems to compress images to lower resolution.

I have a wide format printer that I could crank up, that does 13 X 19 or so, then you could pay postage.

-Ken

Can I get all 3 please? What software would you use for the electronic version?

I can do a .jpeg file, or .bmp file easily, which you can look at in high resolution using Microsoft Office picture viewer/editor.

I would like to try the jpeg file....Thank You!

Nice work Ken! Is there anyway you could add in larger 072 or 081 or larger curves. Is this possible by extending the bottom right portion of the layout outward by 2'?

Trainhead, I have updated my profile with my email address.   Send me an email and I will reply with the .jpg file.

George, I will take a look at an O72 version.

Here is a version with O-72 for the outer route, and all O-72 turnouts.   The inner route is still O-48 in this version.

Another revision, this one to make the inner route O-60.  The outer route is O-72 and turnouts are O-72 and O-60.

Thanks Ken, great work on the 072 plan.

Wow, nice layout, I am kind of new to the hobby and been searching the web for layout ideas that would fit in my basement and came across this. The 072 version would be perfect for me.  Only thing I was wondering is if another turnout could be added to the bottom right outer loop? Kind of hard to explain, but I would like to run my trains sometime off of the layout threw a wall in my basement and turn back threw the wall to the top right side of the layout if that makes sense. 

Rush, here is a version with extensions to run into another room at the right.  O-72 turnout at the bottom.  O-60 turnout to serve the power plant at the upper-right.

Awesome,thanks so much for the help. Another stupid question, does this software tell you the exact fastrack pieces I need to finish that layout?

Yes it does.   You can install if for free, and be able to look at layouts.   To save changes for more than 50 track sections, you need to purchase the license.   I can post the Anyrail file here if you would like it.

That would be great if you could post that file, I will be downloading the software later today, thanks again for your help. I really appreciate it

Here is the AnyRail file.   If you go to info/list of materials,  you get a breakdown of track sections.

Thank you sir!

Ken, you are at it again, superb work.

Melvin

Thanks Melvin.   You might be interested to know that I am designing a modular layout for one of our forum members for a larger room.   Once compete, with the owner's permission, I can post a layout diagram here on the forum.

Ken

Ken-Oscale posted:

Here is the AnyRail file.   If you go to info/list of materials,  you get a breakdown of track sections.

 

Thank you!