Hornby Plan 5H - Free Track Plans

[Rosco100uk]

Hi folks.

Looking for some help.

Now I've retired I plan to build the above layout. 

I am looking for some help on details of the track required. I've tried to download the Hornby files, but all I'm getting is error404, which means the files dont exist anymore, thus I am unable load it into anyrail.

So thanks in advance

Ross

[Rog RJ]

Track

R070, 00 Hornby Standard Track R070. Turntable diameter 15 3/64".    1

R070a, 00 Hornby Standard Track R070a. Straight transition Turntable 2 1/64".    3

R600, 00 Hornby Standard Track R600 Straight 6 39/64".    14

R601, 00 Hornby Standard Track R601 Straight 13 3/16".    8

R603, 00 Hornby Standard Track R603 Straight 26 3/8".    6

R604, 00 Hornby Standard Track R604 Curve radius 14 39/64", angle 22.5º    5

R605, 00 Hornby Standard Track R605 Curve radius 14 39/64", angle 45º    8

R606, 00 Hornby Standard Track R606 Curve radius 17 1/4", angle 22.5º    8

R607, 00 Hornby Standard Track R607 Curve radius 17 1/4", angle 45º    8

R608, 00 Hornby Standard Track R608 Curve radius 19 7/8", angle 22.5º    5

R609, 00 Hornby Standard Track R609 Curve radius 19 7/8", angle 45º    5

R610, 00 Hornby Standard Track R610 Straight 1 1/2".    8

R614, 00 Hornby Standard Track R614 Crossing 6 39/64". (left)    1

R621, 00 Hornby Standard Track R621 Flex 32 7/8".    1

R621, 00 Hornby Standard Track R621 Flex 34 1/2".    1

R621, 00 Hornby Standard Track R621 Flex 35 25/32".    1

R643, 00 Hornby Standard Track R643 Curve radius 17 1/4", angle 11.25º    6

R8072, 00 Hornby Standard Track R8072 Left turnout 6 39/64".    5

R8073, 00 Hornby Standard Track R8073 Right turnout 6 39/64".    5

R8074, 00 Hornby Standard Track R8074 Left curved turnout 22.5-33.75º    2

R8075, 00 Hornby Standard Track R8075 Right curved turnout 22.5-33.75º    2

R8261, 00 Hornby Standard Track R8261 Curve radius 22 33/64", angle 22.5º    2

 

 

 

Objects

 

R8614, 00 Hornby Skaledale R8614 Platform 6 1/2".    7

R8615, 00 Hornby Skaledale R8615 Platform 4 23/32".    4

 

 

Track lengths

 

R070, 00 Hornby Standard Track R070. Turntable diameter 15 3/64".    1'-1 1/2"

R070a, 00 Hornby Standard Track R070a. Straight transition Turntable 2 1/64".    6 1/32"

R600, 00 Hornby Standard Track R600 Straight 6 39/64".    7'-8 19/32"

R601, 00 Hornby Standard Track R601 Straight 13 3/16".    8'-9 33/64"

R603, 00 Hornby Standard Track R603 Straight 26 3/8".    13'-2 17/64"

R604, 00 Hornby Standard Track R604 Curve radius 14 39/64", angle 22.5º    2'-4 43/64"

R605, 00 Hornby Standard Track R605 Curve radius 14 39/64", angle 45º    7'-7 25/32"

R606, 00 Hornby Standard Track R606 Curve radius 17 1/4", angle 22.5º    4'-6 11/64"

R607, 00 Hornby Standard Track R607 Curve radius 17 1/4", angle 45º    9'-11/32"

R608, 00 Hornby Standard Track R608 Curve radius 19 7/8", angle 22.5º    3'-3 1/32"

R609, 00 Hornby Standard Track R609 Curve radius 19 7/8", angle 45º    6'-6 5/64"

R610, 00 Hornby Standard Track R610 Straight 1 1/2".    11 31/32"

R614, 00 Hornby Standard Track R614 Crossing 6 39/64". (left)    1'-1 47/64"

R621, 00 Hornby Standard Track R621 Flex 38 3/16".    8'-7 11/64"

R643, 00 Hornby Standard Track R643 Curve radius 17 1/4", angle 11.25º    1'-8 5/16"

R8072, 00 Hornby Standard Track R8072 Left turnout 6 39/64".    5'-6 59/64"

R8073, 00 Hornby Standard Track R8073 Right turnout 6 39/64".    5'-6 59/64"

R8074, 00 Hornby Standard Track R8074 Left curved turnout 22.5-33.75º    3'-3 9/64"

R8075, 00 Hornby Standard Track R8075 Right curved turnout 22.5-33.75º    3'-3 9/64"

R8261, 00 Hornby Standard Track R8261 Curve radius 22 33/64", angle 22.5º    1'-5 11/16"

 

Total track length:    96'-3"

 

 

 

[Chrissaf]

Yes I too get the 404 error too when trying to download one of the ZIPs.

http://www.freetrackplans.com/Download.php

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There's always a possibility the site is being updated in some way and they will return. Not helped by the fact that I cannot see any 'Contact Us' info on the site where the question about file availability can be asked.

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This following page shows all the current Hornby track parts. So theoretically the 5H plan should be able to be constructed from a combination of all the individual track parts shown on this page. The points would be a starting point.

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https://www.hornby.com/uk-en/hornby-track-planner

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Just be aware, that many of the plans on the 'Free Track Plans' site are really old designs and include gradients and curves that do not suit modern light weight locomotives and rolling stock. Hornby Radius 1 curves (tightest) should be avoided if at all possible. I note that the 5H plan includes an up and over gradient, the slope of which might be too steep for modern rolling stock. The age of these plans, might be a reason why they have been removed......just a thought to consider.

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Personally I would invest in a more modern later track plan book. Or just use AnyRail and/or SCARM to design your own layout either using your imagination or perhaps just using the 5H plan as an inspiration.

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EDIT: ROG posted whilst I was busy typing.

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TIP: As this is your very first post, just be aware that the 'Blue Button with the White Arrow' is not a 'Reply to this post' button. If you want to reply to any of the posts, scroll down and write your reply in the reply text box at the bottom of the page and click the Green 'Reply' button.

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See also – further TIPs on how to get the best user experience from this forum.

https://www.hornby.com/uk-en/forum/tips-on-using-the-forum/

[Rog RJ]

Part Numbers on plan

 

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Hope this helps

 

PS Chris is quite right about this being an old plan which may not suit modern models.

 

[Rosco100uk]

Hi,

Thanks eveyone for your help, its all much apprciated. 

I just have one other question, Does anyone know the best place to buy the track from? I'm looking for a shop or site thats reliable.

Thanks once again

[Rosco100uk]

Hi Rog and Chris.

I see what you mean about it being old. I just remember getting HB Track plans 5 for Christmas one year, and also just want to recreate something from my childhood. As I intend to source Loco's, coaches, rolling stock etc from the 70's 80's I'm not the worried about it being old. I do have a question though. I intend to use new track and go down the DCC route. Are 70's 80's easy enough to convert to DCC

Thanks

Ross

[Howbi]

 

Does anyone know the best place to buy the track from? I'm looking for a shop or site thats reliable.

Have a look here...... www.ukmodelshops.co.uk ........you may find a model shop close to your address.......HB

[Rog RJ]

Hi Rog and Chris.

 

Are 70's 80's easy enough to convert to DCC

 

Thanks

 

The majority are easy, some need a bit of care.  These are the ringfield motors which may have the left brush connection connected to the chassis.  You must check for this and insulate them to prevent immediate decoder failure on power up.

Also be careful not to excede the current handling capacity of the decoders to prevent overheating and burn out.