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Back to Track Plans1958 - 1968
Track Layout Diagram
HO Scale - Continuous Running - Around the Room
Track Switches Stations
Key Specifications
Dimensions12x14 ft Room
ScaleHO
Min. Radius24"
Est. Cost$5000 - $12000
Build Time1-2 years
DifficultyAdvanced
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Around-the-Room HO Empire
The ultimate dedicated train room layout! This around-the-room design fills a 12x14 foot space with miles of mainline, a major yard, and dozens of industries.
Key Features
- Walk-in design with duck-under
- Major classification yard
- Branch line connection
- Multiple main line tracks
- Staging for train storage
Track Requirements
Estimated track pieces needed to build this layout
150
Straight Sections
80
Curved Sections
30
Turnouts/Switches
Industries & Operations
Suggested industries for realistic switching operations
Hump yardIntermodal terminalSteel millOil refineryMultiple towns
Scenery Areas
Different scenes and areas you can create on this layout
Major yardIndustrial districtRural mainlineMountain divisionSuburban area
Building Tips
- 1Plan for 36-inch minimum aisle width
- 2Include a duck-under or lift-out section
- 3Use DCC with boosters for reliable operation
- 4Consider dispatcher position for operations
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