MTH ScaleTrax Layout Suggestions?

I always liked the "main street" track plan MTH puts out for a scale trax package. I dont see why you couldn't incorporate realtrax or even tubular track to use. It says 6x10 but you could add a couple straights to make it fit 6x12 or use the extra space for scenery or modify however you see fit....

 

Thanks for the reply and the layout plan.  This is what I 'am looking for in a learning curve.  We have a 2 engine siding in the northwest, and a 2 or maybe 3 yard switching siding in the southeast.  This is good.  However my concern is, when I 'am in the inter loop I cannot continue on the outer loop.  I think we need to shuttled back and forth to the outer and inter loop.  What do we need to do to modify the plan so I can choose which loop I want to an engine to run on. I hope this makes sense. 

My mistake,  What I want to do is to continue on the inter loop and/or access the outer loop.  I can't think and type at the same time.

Tommy  

You mean you want basically 2 continuous  loops with crossovers between them? Like 2 separate lines with access to either one? This might be more to your liking, it's from John Gallachers layout found on the LOTS website;

Thank you for the new layout design.  It is very close to what I'm looking at for my learning curve.  I think I would like to add a couple of more switching spurs to the left side of the yard.  There was a thread earlier that use a Ross 3 way, plus 2 each Ross 2 ways, plus some fill ins to make a switching yard.  I lost the thread, Does anyone recall the layout..

Thanks again for staying with me.  I appreciate your help

Tommy

PS I have just started to setup in RR track so I can get it on the table. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

Hi Guys

This is the learning layout I am looking for.  I would like to replace the double X-over with a RH and a LH Ross switch.  I have another larger Ross X-over but do not want to use it on this project.  What ross switches should I use to replace the X-over in Gallacher's layout.

Thanks for your input, I appreciate it

Tommy

I like this one.  I can see myself modifying it a little to have constant running trains on both loops.  connecting a pair of 72 inch switches back to back on each side.  I might try it and if I like it make it permanent.

Thank you for your input.

For my start up learning layout I am going to use the John Gallacher layout with a few more switchers. Using RR v5.1 as my guide

Don't know if this is the right forum but I 'am going to need to know how to cut track and I have the correct tool.  My question to you guys?  Is there a jig out there to lock down my track for cutting.

Tks

Tommy

 

For cutting many of us use a miter box and saw. The box holds the track steady and the miter slots hold the saw in one place for a clean cut.

You can even clamp the track to the box if you need to.

Hi Russell

Thanks for the reply. What type of miter box are referring to.  I have two wood cutting boxes but they wont take a drimel  type cutter.  Can you go further?  I shall be cutting a lot.

Thanks 

Tommy