Hi everybody,
I'm looking for some creative ideas for club layout modules, anything from two to four mainlines. Would you mind posting some pictures of your favorite or most unique modules that you've seen at shows or on the internet? I'm looking particularly for creative mainline arrangements, like things with loops in corners that turn main 4 into main 1, for example. Thank you!
~IVRW
~G4
19 Years old, modeling the Cowlitz, Chehalis, and Cascade Railroad of Western Washington in 1927 in 6X6 feet.
These are a couple of my favorites. The track arrangements are pretty uninteresting, as they are simple run-throughs that conform to module standards, but the scenery is quite unique.
Also seen at the same show is a multi-section module featuring a circus train and circus parade with a hint of the Big Top.
I love this one, a module by NE NTRAK in Massachusetts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6h0yzRi5Cz4
It's very large, several standard modules in length. It's actually a complete layout in itself. The business, multiple trains and elevation range is accomplished by completing loops behind the module, out of sight of the public. There are 3 or 4 separate loops on the module, not connected to the main lines at all. Main line traffic adds to the excitement of the scene.
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IVRW Hi everybody, I'm looking for some creative ideas for club layout modules, anything from two to four mainlines. Would you mind posting some pictures of your favorite or most unique modules that you've seen at shows or on the internet? I'm looking particularly for creative mainline arrangements, like things with loops in corners that turn main 4 into main 1, for example. Thank you! ~IVRW
What scale? Also which modular standard does it need to fit? Some track plans will not be usable if it does not fit into your clubs standards (I am guessing you are in a club and starting a new module)?
My clubs layout at track plan at Springfield this year.
http://www.mprr.org/trainshow/railroadhobbyshow2017
Hi IVRW!
Nice to have you back! I remember seeing you as a regular poster to this forum about 5 years ago, being a Freshman in high school.
If you look for an inspiration, take a look at the Freemo web page, plenty of good info and a number of interesting links!
NTrak is a similar organisation, but with a focus on N scale - it might be worth looking at their web page here!
Last, but not least, there is T-Trak - again worthwhile having a look into! T-Trak is a quick&dirty way of building a modular layout, which can be arranged like a game of dominoes. There is also a simplified way of building those models which I have employed in my N scale mini-modular layout.
I'm not really a fan of novel modules, I find trying to recreate a prototypical scene is plenty challenging, and once it's done it looks great in photos!
That being said, I saw a cool UFO crash site in a model cornfield (blinking lights, smoking crater, aliens sneaking away, etc), an N scale (maybe Z scale?) train going around a park with HO Scale people riding on top of it, like it was a miniature train (like at a zoo or Disneyland), and lots of neat animated things (tornado, building fire, self-driving cars, etc).
Like most things, model what you know...what are your other non-railroad interests? How about a BMX track, halfpipe with skaters, classic car show, maybe even a model of your own house.
You might want to ask other members of your club to see if there is anything that is 'needed'...better to rebuild a module that's taken a beating over the years before doing something off the wall. Gotta keep those trains running! :)
Whatever you do, have fun; its a hobby, not a job! If the module is built strong, you can always remove the scenery and do it over without having to totally rebuild it. I would love to see pics of it in-progress and once it's finally done.
http://delray1967.shutterfly.com/pictures/5
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I like the mountains and snow shed modules in this video about 2:30.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIXYVBQiJ0Y&list=PLFBC88BEA1FAD0DF0&index=13