Finally finished putting together the layout i plan to mount on a board for my kids. This helpful guide explains how to use the lionel fastrack track system with more than 100 color photos and diagrams that show how to plan and create layouts for both large and small spaces. The lionel trains pocket price guide 19012017 is a reliable source of market value information for. Building a folding model railway layout available for download and read online in other formats. Information about the this plan is an update of an amazing lionel display from 1950. The simple yet reliable design fosters creativity and rewards imaginative young empire builders with an endless variety of new layouts to build and enjoy. Posted by jdmarkeriii on thursday, december 25, 2008 5. In this book, the author of the big book of lionel presents the first complete guide to the fastrack system. The lionel fastrack book dont remember the author is another good source for fastrack info. This may result in delayed shipments during this mandatory compliance period.
It is easy to assemble and disassemble for storage. Therefore, lionel has designed a multitude of track pieces to meet almost any need. 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. Lionel train forum is the source for lionel train discussion, lionel trains information, products, events and more. Track plans for lionel fastrack classic toy trains books download free epub, pdf. Looking for ideas on layout packages we have several premade packages or we can help make your own. Lionel fastrack 060 remote switch owners manual pdf. Each plugnplay accessory has a cable attached to its base that can plug into any of the lockons 3pin female connectors. His mbi titles include the big book of lionel, the lionel fastrack book, and the lionel legend, among others. Classic lionel display layouts you can build by roger carp, kalmbach books, 2000. Lionel o gauge layout design software model railroader.
Heres a selection of layout ideas that can be used as shown or easily expanded by adding additional straight sections of track. 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. Layout heres a selection of layout ideas that can be used as shown or easily expanded by adding additional straight sections of track. Page 1 712030250 603 figure 8 addon track pack owners manual page 2 track pack features four curve sections, four 5inch straight sections, and a ninetydegree crossover. Connecting your transformer onnecting your transformer to your fastrack layout is very simple. Our growing line of af fastrack provides a sturdy track base with a realistic look that will accommodate both traditional and scale trains. Clearly this book was written to the wrong audience. Vintage lionel o gauge model train layout track with lots of. The book includes more than 100 color photos, along with diagrams of ten fastrack layouts from around the united states, ranging from a modular setup to an 11x30 scalesize empire.
When lionel introduced its new fastrack system in 2004, model train enthusiasts quickly warmed to the increased realismright down to the integrated roadbed and darkened center railand the greater ease of use. 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. Operated normally, it has a loop for continuous running, a reversing loop, and two sidings for storing cars or spotting accessories. View and download lionel fastrack owners manual online. This guide gives enthusiasts a deeper sense of how to take advantage of the fastracks ease of use and unprecedented realism in. Track plans for lionel fastrack classic toy trains books classic toy train magazine, randy rehberg on. Track 20142015 power lionel trains customer services.
The easy way to build a realistic lionel layout schleicher, robert on. Deluxe labcoat pocket standard catalog of lionel train sets. Congratulations on your purchase of the lionel fastrack o36 remote switch. Lionel layout indiana o scale model railroad train tracks for sale. Lionel has three types of o gauge track fastrack, o, and o27 fastrack fastrack, introduced earlier this decade, has become lionel s primary track line and is now standard in all lionel train sets. Knowing how the pieces interrelate is important to planning and building a fastrack layout. Robert schleicher is a veteran hobby industry writer with dozens of books to his credit. Run 206 february 2005 o gauge railroading magazine. Whether youre looking to switch up your sgauge layout or are creating your first one, here are some track design ideas for your train table or under your tree. We feature lionel, american flyer, mth, atlas o, williams trains, k. Also, fastrack is available in many different curve and straight dimensions, and there is an infinite number of layouts that can. Im limited to and i wanted to have room for a couple of tunnels, operating accessories and be able to have the train reverse direction to keep the kids from. This is a version of the wellknown wabash layout designed with lionel o gauge fastracks.
Roy luckflickr the track goes together easily and stays together. N scale trainsho trainstrain set tablemodel train showlionel trains layoutmodel railway track planstrains for. Manufacturer of model trains and accessories in o and standard gauges. The lionel fastrack book by robert schleicher, paperback. This layout plan is similar to one i designed for a friend of mine to give him some ideas for his own model railroad. Lionel fastrack geometry o gauge railroading on line forum. Lionel fastrack model railroads ebook model trains. If you are adding on to your train set loop or you have a fastrack terminal section with the wires already connected. Put your young engineers on the fast track to learning with lionel ggauge trains.
Each layout is an attempt to make an interesting miniature railway in a relatively small space. Lionel has three types of o gauge track fastrack, o, and o27. Explains how to construct a lionel train layout, from laying and wiring tracks to selecting cars and. The easy way to build a realistic lionel layout collectors guide to postwar. Writing a book for guys covered in extruded foam shavings by guys covered in extruded foam shavings isnt going to help the people who need a book like this the most. Track plans for lionel fastrack classic toy trains books. The lionel track and power catalog available on their website has some fastrack geometry info. In it you can find almost anything you might want to know about those lionel dealer displays, including one layout id never seen, the lionel d265. View and download lionel fastrack 060 remote switch owners manual online. No need to worry about loose connections, track alignment or electrical continuity just snap the pieces together and go. O gauge jims gone fishing siding track pack layout manual.
The scenery is there mainly as an example of how the layout can be decorated, and individuals can determine their own scenery and accessories. 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. He wanted a double track mainline for multiple train operation, with plenty of industries to shunt. In this new section are plans that illustrate methods for. Use them as is or as the basis for a larger more complex layout. This switch features a nonderailing function, a lighted switch lamp, and a lighted controller. This track pack was designed for use with the loop of fastrack track included in every readytorun train set, or eight curve and four straight sections that you can buy separately from an authorized lionel dealer. Lionel fastrack double track mainline crossover layout plan track requirements. Schleicher also provides instructions for building tables to support the layouts, wiring for lionel control systems, and creating both rural and urban scenery. The lionel o gauge track library is available as are lionel accessories for the postwar and. Sorry for the poor video quality, i used my iphone to record the video. A new section with track and module layout plans has been added to this manual. Lionel was also enthusiastic about the prospects of a national fastrack module specification and the committee was joined by three lionel representatives. Pdf building a folding model railway layout download.
Veteran hobby author bob schleicher follows up his the lionel fastrack book with a closer, more detailed look at lionels revolutionary ogauge system. The layout has come a long way over the course of the past year. Atlas o 3rail layout book minimum table size required. Lionel trains pocket price guide 19012017 ebooks free. Fastrack was introduced in 2003 and is now lionel s most popular track system. Fastrack elevated trestle classic toy trains magazine. The book describes multiple layouts, and outlines the exact pieces and how. Just gearing up to start building a nice permanent layout and want to get a software package to design my set. Our 6x10 layout operated with two freight trains and a passenger train.
Lionel fastrack works very nicely on carpet for temporary layouts. The fastrack system is catching on because it is packed with all current lionel train sets. Operating accessories is now easier than ever with lionel s new plugexpandplay system. The operating tracks fastrack 612054, o27 665530 also feature four additional accessory activation rails for use on operating cars like the barrel loader, milk car, horse cars, etc. Its flawless performance and endless flexibility make it. As model railroaders began demanding evergreater realism, lionel responded in 2004 with its fastrack system featuring an integrated roadbed, scalesized ties, and a lessobvious center rail. The rest of the lionel team is working remotely and you can continue to shop online and through our call center. It works well on carpet, hardwood or any flat surface. Download pdf building a folding model railway layout book full free. A free pdf download with stepbystep instructions for creating a 4 x. We feature lionel, american flyer, mth, atlas o, williams trains, kline, weaver models, and more.
It is easy to assemble, can be used on any flat surface, and has a more realistic appearance than lionel s older allmetal 3rail track. Different brands and types of scenery have been used to make layouts appealing. In order to be compliant with local ordinances, our warehouse has implemented the new social distancing requirements. Drive screws through the holes in the controller bases to secure the controllers to your layout. This book contains 25 track plans that were specially designed for use with lionel fastrack. Uncoupling and operating uncoupling tracks lionel, llc.
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