track plans

[dw57]

I need some around the room track plans. Can someone lead me in the right direction. My last layout was 4x8.,I really dont want another island type layout. Is there info to help me design my own? I already subscribe to several magazines,but cant seem to find any thing that fits my space,which is only a 14x10 room. (better than nothing)

[pcarrell]

I would suggest designing your own.  There are several free software programs available, and lots of help here.  Atlas has the RTS 7.0 program ( http://www.atlasrr.com/righttrack.htm ), and XtrakCad ( http://www.sillub.com/ ) is another good one.  But to get the creative juices flowing you check out some of mine;  http://s83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/pcarrell/Track%20Plans/

What scale are you thinking of?

[jecorbett]

101 Track Plans by Linn Westcott contains track plans for just about every size imaginable. Check this link:

http://www.powells.com/cgi-bin/biblio?inkey=1-0890245126-6

[dw57]

WOW thanks that should keep me busy for a while.I am going HO, I alredy have a lot of equipment. The hobby shops in my area seem not to cater to the rookie,so I thank you for your help. I am always ready for any info you have on any aspect of this hobby.

[pcarrell]

101 Track Plans by Linn Westcott contains track plans for just about every size imaginable. Check this link:

http://www.powells.com/cgi-bin/biblio?inkey=1-0890245126-6

Some of the plans in that book could do with some adjustments on the tracks.  In particular, the yard tracks are not well laid out on many plans.  It's a good book for inspiration though.

[Budliner]

go around the room and once up the middle

keep it simple,

 

 

jm2c