Track Plans

[Timmy]

Hi all bit new to all this but I'm on the verge of us1 trucking and live in uk. I have a few sets that I've put aside and would like to give it a go. it looks fantastic It was around in my younger days but did not seem to take off in uk if I remember. Not a lot of shops kept it correct me if I am wrong.
I am not good at designing track plans and I wondered if there is any where I can find some. My area would most likely be 20 ft by 3ft. I would like it complex if possible.
Any one advise on this matter. kind regards. Tim

 

[biddle]

I've never seen any track layout plans other than the ones TYCO included with the sets.

 

[Timmy]

Thank you for your reply that's what i was wondering, I think the only thing is to hands on and work some thing out by getting some ideas from tyco Ho racing plans.

 

[Tyco Trucking]

Some tips:
Probably evident but you can use a 9” terminal track, turn-out, or double turn out with a 6” straight to counter a 15” straight or squeeze track. Two 9R 1/4’s in an “S” shape can be countered with a 15” track or a 9” and a 6”. Two 9R 1/4’s in a “C” shape counter a 15”, or the 9” and 6”.

Most of the track layouts are in a boot shape, there are the 3210 and 3215 that used 5 9R 1/4’s for a weird shaped layout. The 3225 used 9R 1/8 curves behind 9R 1/4’s also making for an interesting layout.

If you’re doing a 3’ width you’re going to be limited to a 15” or a 9” with a 6” only with a 9R 1/4 at each end, and no turn out can be pointed out unless you do the boot shape with 2 9R 1/4’s in a “C” shape at the other end with a “S” curve.

If you do a “figure 8” shape the seemingly minimum width is 48” like the 3219/3344 Night Haulers has, with the 3216 Highway Overpass set being 54-1/2”.

If you can bump it out another foot and do 48” x 20’ that will give you more freedom, but as a 3’ x 20’ you’re basically stuck with just a long oval alternating turn-outs in and out.

 

[Timmy]

I know what you mean. thinking cap on. Thank you for the info all helps.

 

[Jack.Oh]

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