track planning sites

[riss2509]

Does anyone know of any track planning sites, with or without plans? Im trying to get ideas for a shelf layout based on the BN / BNSF @ Iowa. Any help would be appreciated!!! Thanks!!

 

[CalFlash]

How big or small are you talking about? http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ldsig/?yguid=101696068 is an excellent resource. I think there's also a small layouts group on Yahoo and http://groups.yahoo.com/group/3rdPlanIt/?yguid=101696068 is a group supporting a commercial program but you can download a demo version and view many plans posted there.

 

[screwysquirrel]

A couple of sites

Mike's Small Trackplans page has a number of 2x3, 2x4, door-sized, and shelf N-scale layouts.

Most of the 2x4s will scale up nicely to a 4x8 in HO.

http://www.naisp.net/users/mfischer/m_train2.htm




Also Thor's "All Gauge Railroading" page has a number of trackplans for G, O, S, HO, and N scale trains.

http://www.thortrains.net

 

[riss2509]

The idea im goin with will be based upon the CM&SF design. Im goin to start with small modules, probably a small yard, switching area. Then build upon it, probably 2x4 modules, the first set will be a 12x2 section. 28" or 30" curves, and single main line with sidings. Sievers benchwork for ease of use, and foamboard top. Ive settled on Atlas DCC for power and control. So, in all, in time hoping to start building, thanks for all replies!!!

 

[shortliner]

Small layout design group is at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/small-layout-design/
Come and have a look, and note there are two overflow groups for extra files ONLY - you'll find the adresses on the home page
Shortliner(Co-Moderator) away up here in the Highlands