Erics Siegel's Trains Layout

Can you post the track plan for Eric's main table?

Stephen G posted:

I built an 8' x 16' table.  I have been trying to copy Eric's main table (yard) using Lionel Fastrack.  Can't get the switches with the rest of the track.  I have three ovals 048,060, and 072.  I'm using 072 command switches.  Need some help please.

He most likely used numbered switches. It will be difficult to copy it with FasTrack. The O36 switches with the quarter turn removed and O72 switches will work the best.

Let me try to grab a snip for Ken. 

Do you mean the yard where the turntable is located? His layout has changed over time. Which video episode were you viewing?

Ok, I found the track plan on his website You can read some track details here and the track plan is attached.

Thanks Carl!   The switches should work fine with O72/60/48 diameters for the cross-overs between ovals.  Using one 1-3/8 fitter (no roadbed) between turnouts with 6" track centers.

Perhaps the problem is with the elevated return loop?

Or perhaps the problem is with the internal yard/turntable area?

Or perhaps the Wye turnouts at the lower right? 

This is close (see attached) - which area are you having issues with? 

You have to float the fitment around the switches and maintain 6" center rail to center rail on the three loops. The O72 & O60 will be set at 6" by the crossover pair with one no-road 1 3/8" between the turn-outs.

Thanks Guys !!  The main yard table is what I'm working on.  The 2nd level will be later.   I think you have probably solved the problem for now.  I do plan to use the 072 wye but now just trying to complete the main yard. After looking at the above picture I see some of my problems.  Hopefully I can get you guys to help again in the future.  How do you add pictures? Du you use a special app?

Stephen, perhaps a yard along these lines will serve:

I removed the "S" curve that Eric had in the third from the top yard track, which resulted in a longer track.

To make the pic of Eric's central area above, I downloaded the pic from Eric's web site, opened it and cropped it, then attached into the post.

Stephen G posted:

Thanks Guys !!  The main yard table is what I'm working on.  The 2nd level will be later.   I think you have probably solved the problem for now.  I do plan to use the 072 wye but now just trying to complete the main yard. After looking at the above picture I see some of my problems.  Hopefully I can get you guys to help again in the future.  How do you add pictures? Du you use a special app?

Adding photos with your post is easy. When working on a topic or reply, select Add Attachments from the bottom right corner of the Post or reply window. Then, point it to what you want to add on your computer or mobile devices files.

Using the small pieces that are included with the track or fitting FasTrack in is a puzzle. I have attached the combination chart to help you determine which pieces to use.

A first attempt to replicate Eric's triple-track main loops:

Yard needs a run-around track:

This version might be better:

Five yard tracks: why not?

Why not speak to Eric for your questions?

Thanks for the comments from everyone.  To bad that Eric did his with Atlas tracks.  I will keep you posted on my progress with pictures.  Since I can't make exactly like his close would great.  Special Thanks to Moonman, Ken-Oscale and Carl.