You can find instructions for all of these on the wiring your layout page. Rrtrack v5 is the answer for all your toy or model train layout design headaches. Im having trouble finding a good resource that shows basic design geometry for fastrack. New free lionel track planning software lionel train forum lionel trains lionel train forum is the source for lionel train discussion, lionel trains information, products, events and more. Lionel fastrack the big climb layout plan lionel trains. I want the most intuitive, comprehensive, and easiest to use track planning software for lionel fastrack. Lionel has three types of o gauge track fastrack, o, and o27. Just gearing up to start building a nice permanent layout and want to get a software package to design my set.
Lionels fastrack has emerged as the track of choice for a new generation of layout builders. The baltimore american flyer club has taken a two train layout design that was presented in ogauge magazine, january 2015, titled twice the fun and modified the design to fit american flyer track and switches. All you need is a train, a transformer, and a table. Apr 28, 2015 lionel fastrack o gauge layout 6 ft x 10 ft ebay. The layout will fit on a 5 foot x 8 foot table top. Here we present a small group of track layouts for lionel fastrack, complete with. Each layout is an attempt to make an interesting miniature railway in a relatively small space. Therefore, lionel has designed a multitude of track pieces to meet almost any need. The modifications are including additional single line standing on pillars and forming the upper level as well as yard with depot and transfer table in the left front area.
Unfollow lionel fastrack layout to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Lionel fastrack corner deluxe track layout design 7x7. The plan using realtrax software uses o42 curves and occupies a space 12 by 12 feet. Lionel fastrack corner deluxe track layout design 7x7 pack. Wiring a lionel otc to a fastrack operating track articles. Lionel train forum is the source for lionel train discussion, lionel trains information, products, events and more. Knowing how the pieces interrelate is important to planning and building a fastrack layout. I am in need of some resources to guide me in laying out and wiring fastrack layouts that may include multiple switches, accessories and hopefully multiple trains running at the. Unfortunately for fastrack users, lionel has not yet released track design software for it. Unfollow lionel fastrack to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. For starters, i composed a 4 x 8foot plan that has. Use them as is or as the basis for a larger more complex layout.
Find great deals on ebay for lionel fastrack and lionel fastrack lot. Anyrail makes model railroad design so easy, its fun. Scarm the leading design software for model railroad layouts. This complete track set will allow you create this detailed layout shown. It works well on carpet, hardwood or any flat surface. Download the layout and then feel free to play around and make your own. Refer to figure 1 below as you assemble the track sections. Lionel fastrack super deluxe track pack layout design. Scarm means simple computer aided railway modeller software for easy and precise design of model train layouts and railroad track plans.
Fastrack lcs sensortrack get into your layout like never before with the legacy layout control system lcs sensortrack is a 5 straight track section equipped with an infrared receiver that reads data beamed out of all legacy locomotives that are equipped with the an infrared transmitter it is a simple hookup with premade lcs lcs sensortrack. Creating a figure 8 use the track sections from the track pack and eight curve and four straight sections available separately and included in readytorun train sets to create a figure 8 layout. Track 20142015 power lionel trains customer services. Which track planning software is best for fastrack. We feature lionel, american flyer, mth, atlas o, williams trains, kline, weaver models, and more. Lionel 48 x 96 4 x 8 fastrack oval set lionel fastrack this complete track set will allow you create this detailed layout shown. Potential problems with lionel o fastrack o31 switches if you can help me to solve that, please, reply here or write a comment in the blog post.
How to add power to your layout lionel fastrack is our most popular selling track. The great thing about o gauge is that with the newer track systems, lionels fastrack and mths realtrax, you can get started with a carpet central empire that will give you the opportunity to start collecting track pieces while planing for a more traditional table top layout. Layout heres a selection of layout ideas that can be used as shown or easily expanded by adding additional straight sections of track. I apologize if this has already been discussed, i could not find a topic. From the beginning, the lionel fastrack modular railroad has been a joint effort between lionel l. In february of 2012, the lionel collectors club of america lcca formed a committee to take on the task of designing standards for a fastrack module layout system. Lionel fastrack layout and wiring resource o gauge. The layout shows that numerous complex arrangements can be formed with fastrack. This plan is an example of the impact of using wideradius curves on a layout. The lights were placed in the center for future buildings such. Its also entirely independent, so you can build with almost any track. For those of you using fastrack, which software program is your goto favorite and why.
Moreso, i am looking to create a doggone that will keep a 6 cc track width. Search it for railway layouts and railroad track plans by scale, size, tracks and other criteria. Will run your lionel, kline, mth, weaver, mdk, or any oo27 trains. Yes, you can mix lionel fastrack with older types of lionel track. Filling almost a 10 feet by 10 feet space, you now can start adding accessories, create sidings or a rail yard, even have a small town. Fastrack fun with o gauge trains without going broke. This is the most complete online database for free model train track plans and layouts of scarm projects and designs. Scarm software simple computer aided railway modeller. Scroll to bottom of page for links to 4 by 6 and 4 by 8 fastrack plans. Lionel fastrack super deluxe track pack layout design display. Lionel fastrack super deluxe track pack the perfect track layout with room to build on to it. Recently, one user of scarm layout software reported about possible issue with lionel ft o31 switches and i. For more basic info on wiring, programming and using the otc itself, you can see all the details on its own page. Manufacturer of model trains and accessories in o and standard gauges.
Just download the setup package, install it and start editing your first track plan. Enjoy designing your layout anyrail ensures everything fits. I see and have printed examples where the dogbone goes from a single main into an. Anyrail is probably the easiesttouse model railway design tool around. Central track model railway track plans standard gauge train table model training hobby trains model train layouts train set trains. Fastrack layout designs fastrack layout designs for christmas trees. Not everyone can afford to just throw away their old track and replace it all at once. This is a version of the wellknown wabash layout designed with lionel o gauge fastracks. Lionel fastrack o gauge layout 6 ft x 10 ft ebay model.
The lionel o gauge track library is available as are lionel accessories for the postwar and modern eras. Also note that despite this layout s apparent complexity, it only uses 3 pairs of switches. No need to worry about loose connections, track alignment or electrical continuity just snap the pieces together and go. Stepbystep, easytofollow instructions starts with the table and ends with a funpacked toy train. There are advantages to this, especially if you have a bunch of the older track. Also note that despite this layouts apparent complexity, it only uses 3 pairs of switches. Lionel fastrack corner deluxe layout just in time for christmas the perfect solution to putting the lionel train under your tree. It is easy to assemble and disassemble for storage. With scarm you can easily create the layout of your dreams. Track layout ideas for your model train for some people, collecting toy trains isnt just another hobby or interest. No more templates to struggle with, no messy erasing and scribbling, no emergency table extensions propped on sawhorses, no last second hacking of the xmas tree, just pop up the menus off this fully graphical software in the gauge of your choice and plan away. The 1 34 fitter sections used are all highlighted in red. The lionel track and power catalog available on their website has some fastrack geometry info.
Mth includes a cdrom with realtrax layout design software in every set. Trains can run independently on both loops and can be switched back and forth. O gauge, 5 x 10 table layout running 2 trains at the same time. This free guide from the experts of classic toy trains includes a range of lionel track plans. To wire a lionel otc to a lionel fastrack operating uncoupling track 612054 youll need to make a few modifications to the track itself. Building a permanent train layout is fun, creative, and those involved learn the basics of carpentry, electricity, and scenery making. Various projects, designed with scarm layout software. Aug 29, 20 here is a 4x8 ogauge layout with lionel fastrack. Lionel has three types of o gauge track fastrack, o, and o27 fastrack fastrack, introduced earlier this decade, has become lionels primary track line and is now standard in all lionel train sets. You could have your tree in the large center with space for presents and accessories. We also have a separate wiring page for connecting the otc to traditional o and o27 operating tracks. Looking for ideas on layout packages we have several premade packages or we can help make your own.
The layout uses the new lionel fastrack electric remote switches, lighted bumpers plus 4 uncoupling tracks. Posted by jdmarkeriii on thursday, december 25, 2008 5. Lionel train forum lionel trains lionel train forum is the source for lionel train discussion, lionel trains information, products, events and more. We feature lionel, american flyer, mth, atlas o, williams trains, k. Lionel fastrack works very nicely on carpet for temporary layouts. Shop lionel trains fastrack the big climb layout at legacy station. Grzyboskis train store is pennsylvanias largest lionel dealer and specializes in lionel train sets and accessories and other fine manufacturers like american flyer and kline. These track plans are intended for use with lionel s new fastrack. Dec 25, 2008 model railroader is the worlds largest magazine on model trains and model railroad layouts. Was wondering what program people have used for lionel o track not o27 or fast track. The track plans in this book are so huge, the cost in fastrack alone is out of the reach of most people monetarily.
The fastrack system is catching on because it is packed with all current lionel train sets. Lionels track lines are designed to be easily assembled into an infinite number of designs and provide reliable performance for your trains. Oct 05, 2004 is there any free track layout software out there. The key concept when working with fastrack is knowing the anglesall of the curves and crossings except o48 curves work off of angles of 90, 45, 22. I own autocad 2005 as well, is there a plugin to do tracks in there. Mar, 2017 mar, 2017 lionel trains fastrack the big climb layout. Lionel o gauge layout design software model railroader. Lionel fastrack geometry o gauge railroading on line forum. Youll also find instructions for the insulated outside rail track and the 153 switches which can be used to control accessories that dont need legacy control. The lionel fastrack book dont remember the author is another good source for fastrack info.
Recently, one user of scarm layout software reported about possible issue with lionel ft o31 switches and i posted about it here. For those of you who want to play with scarm train layout software on a mobile device, this may be of. Not responsible for changes in manufacturer specifications. Lionel modular railroad lionel collectors club of america. It is the first complete new track system lionel has introduced since 1957, and has rapidly gained popularity due to its ease of assembly, good looks, and large variety of available pieces. Designed by trainz using mth realtrax software designed by trainz using atlas right track software. Lionel s fastrack has emerged as the track of choice for a new generation of layout builders. If you are using fastrack, the layouts will need to be refigured a bit.
Different brands and types of scenery have been used to. These layouts were drawn using two types of software mths railware software for realtrax, and atlas os right track software. Trains and scenery are often the stars of any layout, but any seasoned model railroader will tell you that. The scenery is there mainly as an example of how the layout can be decorated, and individuals can determine their own scenery and accessories. Anyrail the easiest model railroad design software. New listing lionel o gauge, 612037 fastrack trestle set, with extra trestles, see.