Model railway track plans

One of the easiest and best ways to get started in model railroading is with a 4x8 train layout in HO scale. Get some track planning ideas here.

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Attics with sloping walls always present a challenge, because not only does the room get narrower as it reaches good operating height but the slope limits access to track and scenery toward the back of the benchwork. David's room was long but narrow, so it was very important to plan with the sloping walls in mind.

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This page is home to Model Railroader tracks plans as downloadable PDFs.

In our eagerness to get trains running, we all often make mistakes when laying track but don't make these potentially expensive mistakes.

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IntroductionModel railways is a very personal hobby, not only in terms of what era & location to model but also in terms of the track plan. Several factors influence the type of track plan that best suits you and in this article, we'll take a look at each...