Gentleman of great courage Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Hi Folks,My Grandfather had been collecting Hornby railway products when i was a small child. After nearly 35yrs from i last seen railway set up i have now inherrited it! Being only 5yrs old when my grandfather last took me to the room where he had it set up high on a large table, I cant remember the track layout. I would like to dedicate a room for this operational set as he did and build on it. It would be much apprechiated if someone can give me an idea on track layout based on componants i have if possable! Kind RegardsDarren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howbi Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Hello GoGC, welcome to the Forum............you would find it useful to look at this...https://www.hornby.com/media/wysiwyg/Hornby/Forums/A_Guide_to_Getting_Started_with_Track_Extension_Packs.pdfYou could match the track pieces you have with the various diagrams to arrive at a suitable layout.......HB.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81F Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Alternatively Hornby used to publish a track plans books which may give you inspiration (I don't recall track being sold in extension packs until relatively recently) When i started out in the mid 70s one started with the train set and was left to buy individual track pieces and left to get on with it having to source inspiration from track plan books, railway magazeens or other peoples railways (and of course the real thing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mico11 Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 This is big subject and I am no expert,but have 50 years experience, so here goes with some basic advice.You said that you would like to dedicate a room to this plan, so you have some idea what size your layout could eventually be. Remember you have to be able to reach all areas to sort out inevitable problems.SCARM have reputable track plans. Have a look - you wont be disappointed. All track manufactureres are covered and you could decide whats possible, then work whats available into a space plan.If and when you decide to extend, try it out on the plan NOW, to see if its possible to ft on your board. I take it a baseboard is envisaged otherwise its a different ball game.Flexible track is available to fit those sections where original track wont quite fit.Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
96RAF Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 The beauty of playing around with designs on these software packages is you can see what works, what doesnt work and it doesnt cost you a penny for hardware at this stage. You may be surprised how many times you change your 'final' design. Then when you have settled on a plan you can buy just the bits you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted June 18, 2016 Share Posted June 18, 2016 SCARM (Free) and I assume AnyRail (Paid For) does too, gives an itemised track parts list including stock code numbers to order..http://www.scarm.info/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishmanoz Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Anyrail does do itemised lists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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