Small Layout Design

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Contents

1. Introduction:
   1. Why small layout designs?
   2. Scaling up
   3. Enlarging the layout
2. Designs:
   1. The smallest oval
   2. Circling between two stations
   3. A compact track plan - revisited
   4. A compact track plan - continued
   5. Polder layout
   6. Hakone Tozan Railway - revisited
   7. Railhobby design competition
   8. “Starters Kid”
   9. Iron Mountain Line - revisited
   10. A bookshelf railway
   11. Diorama
   12. A mountain railway
   13. Around the corner
   14. City layout
   15. Showcase layout
   16. Inside a coffee table
   17. abc-industries
3. Gallery:
   1. Layout under the Christmas tree
   2. Starting Off with Moppe
   3. Shunting in Legoland
4. Links
5. Guestbook
6. References

Welcome

For a long time I’ve designed small model railways. First, because there isn’t much space in an ordinary boy’s room. Secondly, I believe designing small model railways is far more challenging then designing large ones. I still don’t have attics or basements at my disposal, so I continue to have a personal interest in pursuing the design of satisfying miniature layouts. The designs I present on these pages are spin-offs of my quest. Some of you might think I’m nuts and the plans cannot be taken seriously. I admit these plans can be viewed as being far-off and eccentric, but please do not take the effort letting me know. If you think this is the ultimate disgrace for model railwaying, feel free to make your own web pages to reflect your own views. [↑]

These plans can be used as an inspiration for your own plans. If you want to use them in any form of publication you’ll need my consent. You can build the plans freely. Please let me know when you did realize one of the plans. Implementing these plans is at your own risk. I’ve got limited possibilities to design or adapt any plans on demand. I’ve the right to refuse any requests for adaptations. All changed plans become my property. [↑]

If you’re want to discuss your plans or want to have a design made for you in some other way, you can contact your regional model railway magazine or become a member of the many weblogs about model railwaying. Some manufacturers offer tailor-made plans according to your wishes. These are mostly services you’ve to pay for. [↑]