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Back to Track Plans569 - 579
Track Layout Diagram
N Scale - Branch Line - Shelf/Wall
Track Switches Stations
Key Specifications
Dimensions9" x 8 ft Shelf
ScaleN
Min. Radius9.75"
Est. Cost$800 - $1400
Build Time2-3 months
DifficultyAdvanced
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N Scale Shelf Empire
Run a complete railroad on a 9-inch wide shelf! This ingenious N scale design features a main line, branch line, and multiple towns across 8 linear feet of shelf space.
Key Features
- Only 9 inches deep
- Complete main and branch line
- Multiple towns
- Staging at both ends
- Modular sections
Track Requirements
Estimated track pieces needed to build this layout
48
Straight Sections
12
Curved Sections
8
Turnouts/Switches
Industries & Operations
Suggested industries for realistic switching operations
Paper millFreight houseCoal yardBrewery
Scenery Areas
Different scenes and areas you can create on this layout
Urban terminalSuburban townRural junctionIndustrial zone
Building Tips
- 1Build in sections for easier construction
- 2Use foam board for lightweight construction
- 3Consider scenery dividers between sections
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