One of John Armstrong’s favorite small layout track plan schematics was the out and back with a single yard and a reversing connection. This N...
"The Perfect 4'x8' Track Plan from N-Scale Mag-Issue Sept./Oct 2012, by Richard Balassatis. This is my modified version of Rick's above...
While the first thought for most people is to start plopping down rectangles, that may not be the best approach, particularly in a small room....
When using Atlas RTS or Winrail, the programs' odd scheme of manipulating flextrack can lead to problems. Here, potentially troublesome S-curves...
The top configuration is often seen on newcomers' double-track ovals. Because the tighter inner end curve feeds directly into the crossovers, it...
Here's an HO example taken from a custom track plan for one of my clients based on the 90 foot Walthers turntable, six-stall roundhouse, etc. As...
Layout designs drawn with general drawing programs look great, but they sometimes result in track plans that would be a challenge to build and...
This was purported to be an HO 4X8 layout ... but when actually comapred to scale, it can't be built as drawn without ridiculously tight curves...
Although I am not a big fan of the HO 4X8, I designed this modification of Model Railroader magazine's Soo Line Red Wing layout from the 12/94...
Although I believe there is almost always a better alternative than an HO 4X8 "sacred sheet", if you already have the table built, this...
This simplifies the previous version with a simpler alternative to the switchback industry in the published plan.
Expanding a typical 4X8 HO "Sacred Sheet" layout to 5X8 can allow larger minimum radius and open up other possibilities. In this case,...
Armstrong's classic trackplan is designed as an HO 4X8, but will only fit that space with tight curves and custom turnouts. One interesting way to...
The good ol' 4X8 is often touted as the ideal beginner's layout. But in fact, there are usually much better choices. For example, here in an...
