Std Gauge Track Plan Suggestions for 5x8

Use all them switches.....................

I don't have a track library for Standard Gauge but I used O-gauge track pieces which I think are the same footprint. I "custom-made" the 57" curves.

 

For Standard Gauge curves on this size table, continuous-run track plan options are limited. I don't know if a 45° crossing is available for standard gauge. If someone can give me more information about Standard Gauge track geometry, I would appreciate it!

 

Added note: Thanks John C. for the link with track specs: http://www.standardgaugetrack.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steve - Where can I find 57 inch standard gauge curves? The only sizes in the LHS are 42, 72 and 84.  I'm in need of something in between 42 and 72. 

USA Track sells Std-57 as well as Std-87, it's better quality than what Lionel/MTH sells and it's made in America, oh, and it's cheaper.  Here's the link:   http://www.standardgaugetrack.com/

 

 

John.

steve...i vote for the figure 8 with passing track "ace" designed...third down from top...

 

howard...

 

www.littleglitterhouses.com

 

Thanks John. I second sawdusts selection, the one with the figure 8.

Nice work Ace.  Sure, there are 45 and 90 crossings in standard gauge, both vintage and MTH new ones.  What you drew works in Standard.

 

Thanks Ace, some interesting designs. The first two look appealing in that two trains can run at the same time with no monitoring. That may be best when at shows etc. We get distracted to easily and do not pay attention.

 

Steve

I figured a couple circuits would be good for a display layout, but there isn't room for more than two basic ovals on a 5'x 8'.  This version here requires a custom-made 30-degree crossing and it's 4 to 6 inches longer than 8 feet.