Some suggested layout plans of all shapes and sizes. Thu, 21 May 2026 07:26:15 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 07:26:15 +0000 Platform1mrc.com http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?forums/suggested-layout-track-plan-examples/ Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:17:59 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/the-journal-of-model-railway-design-planning-building-operating.5324/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/the-journal-of-model-railway-design-planning-building-operating.5324/ invalid@example.com (Gary) Gary
Yes they are predominately of North American/Canadian design, but they are fantastic to look at. I'm sure they could be adapted for any region around the world.

http://www.jomrd.com/index.php?page=Blog

Cheers, Gary.]]> 7 Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:59:53 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/gormo-s-track-plans.6001/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/gormo-s-track-plans.6001/ invalid@example.com (gormo) gormo Below is a track plan recently drawn with Anyrail
I submit it here for use by anyone.
It consists of 3 boards 1200 mm x 475 mm. Two are scenic and the third is a Fiddle Yard.
Here are the two scenic boards


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Followed by a plan of the Fiddle Yard. This is a sliding yard ( traverser ) and will need to be made very carefully and accurately.


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And here is how it would look all joined together


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Gormo`s Track Plans]]> 6 Mon, 21 Mar 2022 12:56:32 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/layout-in-a-wrapping-paper-box.5938/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/layout-in-a-wrapping-paper-box.5938/ invalid@example.com (Ruston 48ds) Ruston 48ds My locomotives of choice will be Ruston 48s, ideal for something like this. So now is the hard bit finding information and pictures of industrial railways and companies that would have used these locos.
It does not need to be a full layout even if it's part of an industry which I can copy for my layout and of course...

Layout in a wrapping paper box..]]> 2 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 08:48:56 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/table-or-round-the-edge.5785/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/table-or-round-the-edge.5785/ invalid@example.com (class48nswfan) class48nswfan Whilst I favour a round the edge of the room layout, my wife suggested a large table type layout (say 12x6 feet - not that we have found a house yet).

I am not averse to the idea, but would appreciate any views and experience people in the group have with regard to operation of such a layout.

Thanks (and Happy Xmas)

Dave]]> 21 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 10:59:10 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/split-creek.1948/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/split-creek.1948/ invalid@example.com (graemeo) graemeo I haven't posted for a few weeks. Ron from Newark on Trent suggested that I have a name in mind for my layout so here goes:
Unfortunately I have been on holidays up north at Port Macquarie (Aussies will know what I mean) others can picture a sunny beach, dolphins jumping out of the water, man sitting on the breakwater fishing rod dancing about etc....
But I have been going through a lot of NSW country railway track plans from various eras, just to confuse myself....

Split Creek]]> 14 Sat, 23 Jan 2021 21:43:03 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/a-cement-works.5383/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/a-cement-works.5383/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight
My layout is primarily for freight operations so is built around a marshalling yard. This cement works is one of the larger scale sites it serves. It is designed to maximise freight traffic operations and does so by expanding the traffic from simply cement out to include different grades of product out as well as other materials essential for cement...

A Cement Works]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:19:19 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/llanastr-minimum-pre-grouping.5380/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/llanastr-minimum-pre-grouping.5380/ invalid@example.com (Bazzmund) Bazzmund https://llanastr.webs.com/

I found this and thought that maybe others might find this little gem useful and inspiring.]]> Thu, 01 Oct 2020 16:55:50 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/possible-0-gauge-track-plan-and-my-thoughts-on-it.5146/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/possible-0-gauge-track-plan-and-my-thoughts-on-it.5146/ invalid@example.com (Keith M) Keith M
Possible 0 gauge track plan and my thoughts on it.]]> 42 Fri, 29 Nov 2019 22:20:02 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/track-plans.2651/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/track-plans.2651/ invalid@example.com (gormo) gormo G`day Folks,

Take 2.....had this in the wrong place.

Hugh Flynn`s track designs as requested by Toto

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=24472

This is a 34 page resource from the RMWeb archive.

http://www.clickGormo]]> 18 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 20:05:56 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/sudrian-layouts-the-north-western-railway.4091/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/sudrian-layouts-the-north-western-railway.4091/ invalid@example.com (hartleymartin) hartleymartin
The first plan is based on Rev. Awdry's Ffarquhar Mk II. Here, I have drawn it as an 8'x2' Scenic section with a 4'x2' Fiddle Yard module. On...

Sudrian Layouts - The North Western Railway]]> 2 Tue, 28 Aug 2018 19:03:43 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/kendallville-terminal-rr-in-ho.3420/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/kendallville-terminal-rr-in-ho.3420/ invalid@example.com (Robert Chant) Robert Chant
I...

Kendallville Terminal RR in HO]]> 7 Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:36:38 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/a-potential-track-plan-for-an-o-gauge-layout.702/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/a-potential-track-plan-for-an-o-gauge-layout.702/ invalid@example.com (Toto) Toto
anyway, here it is.



Its based on a through branch line with a fiddle yard at one / both ends. Should fit into a modular plan with the main branch line cutting...

A potential track plan for an O Gauge layout]]> 39 Sat, 09 Jun 2018 10:35:55 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/thoughts-on-my-through-station-plan.3102/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/thoughts-on-my-through-station-plan.3102/ invalid@example.com (Andy64) Andy64 View attachment 3632 Hi guys just looking for some input been messing around with some track but have no idea if this is a viable plan operationally any advice or criticism greatly recieved if you need to know more just ask as all my ideas are in my head.

Thanks in advance Andy]]> 10 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 10:45:47 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/glasgow-north-track-plan.1779/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/glasgow-north-track-plan.1779/ invalid@example.com (scottystitch) scottystitch
Timeframe is 1962-64.
]]> 30 Wed, 28 Feb 2018 18:38:05 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/6-x-4-spiral.2491/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/6-x-4-spiral.2491/ invalid@example.com (class48nswfan) class48nswfan
So this is 6 x 4 but would require two additional single track fiddle yard extensions at A and B (if you want a longer train that 30 inches). The line to A rises and crosses...

6 x 4 Spiral]]> 18 Wed, 20 Dec 2017 03:09:46 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/dublo-3-rail-layout.2480/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/dublo-3-rail-layout.2480/ invalid@example.com (Wolseley) Wolseley
I'm not saying that it's...

Dublo 3 Rail Layout]]> 5 Thu, 30 Nov 2017 19:02:10 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/009-gas-works.2335/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/009-gas-works.2335/ invalid@example.com (class48nswfan) class48nswfan This is loosely based on York gas works which was mostly standard gauge. There are a couple of joining points should anyone feel a need to extend the layout in some way or other.
Dave

Attached files...

009 gas works]]> 11 Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:38:48 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/st-michael.38/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/st-michael.38/ invalid@example.com (ianvolvo46) ianvolvo46
Attached files ]]> 21 Sun, 13 Aug 2017 21:17:03 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/under-construction.2040/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/under-construction.2040/ invalid@example.com (keefe) keefe
All track is Peco flexitrack with Electrofrog turnouts, these will all eventually be operated by 'DCC Cobalt Analogue' motors.

Please check out my post on 'Members Personal Layouts'...

Under Construction]]> 6 Sun, 13 Aug 2017 19:29:58 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/new-layout.1859/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/new-layout.1859/ invalid@example.com (meccisme) meccisme 11