Texas Zephyr ... but if I recall the description of it, it was something to the effect of being designed for folks who wanted a railfan type layout who want a long run and like the clicky-clack of a train passing over another track while pretending the rails being crossed is another railroad.
... but if I recall the description of it, it was something to the effect of being designed for folks who wanted a railfan type layout who want a long run and like the clicky-clack of a train passing over another track while pretending the rails being crossed is another railroad.
I think it does a great job of doing just that in the space suggested. There's lots of room to populate the scenery or urban settings one needs to make it all appear like a nice 'n tidy layout that has a lot of eye-appeal.
I would be interested in seeing how you make out, even milepost photos as you build it.
It is one level
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Texas ZephyrI find their plans often contain some very interesting concepts that are useful for all sizes and configurations of model railroad pikes.
I seem to recall an article in a Model Railroading magazine years ago where the author suggested that clipping the elements from various track plans in the Atlas book and then applying them to a long linear track plan was an easy way to design a successful layout. Wow, that was a long sentence!
It sounded like a good idea. Maybe it was an early version of what are called "layout design elements" now.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
SpaceMouseLooks to me like the grades will be 4%+ with 18" turns.
BigDaddyYeah it's a typical Atlas track plan, designed to sell you a lot of track. In model railroading less is more.
I find their plans often contain some very interesting concepts that are useful for all sizes and configurations of model railroad pikes.This was never one of my favorite plans, but if I recall the description of it, it was something to the effect of being designed for folks who wanted a railfan type layout who want a long run and like the clicky-clack of a train passing over another track while pretending the rails being crossed is another railroad.
Yeah it's a typical Atlas track plan, designed to sell you a lot of track. In model railroading less is more.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Looks to me like the grades will be 4%+ with 18" turns.
Chip
Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.
Yes, the plan I built had a 4 foot extension to the left, the second 4 x 8 sheet. OP could eliminate the siding on the southeast part of the lower loop to provide more space to the edges. Or some how flip it to the inside.
- Douglas
ndbprrI am guessing that Atlas had that in their book of plans using snap track. In that case the curves will be 18" radius or 36" for an 180 degree curve. Rough scaling the plan I would Say from the back corner in each direction is 8 feet. Not quite sure on the width but 42" should be close. So you are looking at two sheets of plywood for a base.
This track plan sits on a 4 by 8 tabletop with a 4 by 4 section added. It is designed to give maximum run length in a smallish area.
All curves are 18 inch radius, and there are no over-and-unders, they are all grade level crossings.
This track plan also has many areas where the tracks are right up against the edges. It also has accessability problems and should either be an island or be able to be pulled away from the wall.
All in all, it has passing sidings and a decent mainline run. With the right scenery treatment it could be a very interesting railroad project.
I am guessing that Atlas had that in their book of plans using snap track. In that case the curves will be 18" radius or 36" for an 180 degree curve. Rough scaling the plan I would Say from the back corner in each direction is 8 feet. Not quite sure on the width but 42" should be close. So you are looking at two sheets of plywood for a base.
SeeYou190 Is this the track plan? -Kevin
Is this the track plan?
Is that meant for one level or as an over under? The angles of the crossings look like it could be one level.
As a teenager, I built a very similar plan as an over under on two 4x8 sheets I butted together to form an L. It was a fun layout.
Eagle71Kevin, yes thats the one, was mainly after a parts list complete to replicate onto the planning software.
At TrainSetsOnly dot com they have a Track Package that includes all the trackage, book, and some other items.
Kevin, yes thats the one, was mainly after a parts list complete to replicate onto the planning software. Having issues getting the book at the moment and thought would try the forum for any assistance.
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After an extentive search on the forum and web I am troubles trying to get my hands on the parts list and layout for the Atlas Super Pretzel. I have a set coming in the near future however wanted to get ahead of the game and start preparing benchwork and scenery placement. Can anyone help please.