Examples of model railroad layouts designed with AnyRail
H0: Maarten Flikkema, Attic layout
A few words from the designer: "This layout of about 5.6 square meters is not constructed in the standard way. Instead, is has been put on a flat table surface. There is not much geographic relief, yielding a Dutch effect, even with the German engines. There are three stations, one of which is the Central Station. Because of the flat landscaping, the names have been changed from German into the Dutch 'Rotterdam' and 'Eindhoven'." - Maarten Flikkema
N: Russ Haigh, a 24" x 48" mini On18 layout
A note from the designer: "The layout is O9,
1/48 on N gauge track. The track is Atlas Code 80
and Peco Setrack points. Setting is the American Southwest;
the inspiration would be the 24" gauge Gilpin Tramway
in Colorado and the 20" gauge Arizona Copper railroads.
The photo below is of a micro I have already built to get a
idea of how it will look". - Russ
N: Peter, Layout 3
N Fleischmann Piccolo.
N: Peter, Layout 2
N Fleischmann Piccolo. This layout (projected for people not having much room) is still under development. A new version with a hidden yard will be added soon, which will be connected to the tracks in the back of the plan.
H0: John MacDonald, Real water
The designer says:" It is all Peco Streamline Code 100 and as you can see it is based mainly on a station and large fiddle yard but with a few deep valleys and high hills thrown in to give it a bit of character with different levels, tunnels and bridges etc. There is a helix in the top corner falling to a storage level a few feet below. As for the lake I am hoping to use real water with a pump for feeding the top of the streams to keep a steady run of water as I have tried this before and with the right waterproofing underneath everything seems to be successful and of course very realistic. Regards, John MacDonald
H0: Michael Carver
This layout has been designed for 00 Hornby Standard Track.
N: Martin de Widt, Middeldam
The track library used here is Fleischmann Piccolo (N gauge).
Z: Chris Manvell, Exhibition layout
This layout might once be shown at exhibitions. The designer tells more about it on the AnyRail forum: Completed Z scale track plan.
H0: Jack Biermans, A large city layout
Designed for Rocoline, H0 scale, this layout shows not only a wide track plan, but also has room for a city, an amusement park, and a 4-lane highway. A discussion about this layout can be found on our forum: Project 'Hoogveld'.
H0: A station with underground run around loop
Designed for Peco Setrack, H0 scale, this is a station with an underground loop. In the hidden yard, there is room for a number of trains waiting for their turn to appear in the station.
H0: Eric Consemulder, club layout
With this design , Eric wants to challenge clubs to build quite a big layout.
Eric tells the following story:
"Earlier, in quiet times, the village of Two Bergen was not so lively. It got its name because of the beautiful location where it was founded 540 years ago. There was the valley, nicely cut out between the two peaks. There was only a limited service, with a small slow train two times per day. Then, there was Frederikshaven, the harbor, where most of the people living in Two Bergen were employed. Many of them worked in the shipyard. The goods for both the village and the shipyard arrived in the harbor, where the goods for the village were further transported by train.
Because of the immense economic boom, the local economy tripled, bringing enormous problems in terms of housing for all the workmen. Of course, the local authorities wanted to keep the beautiful atmosphere of the village, so expanding Two Bergen was no real option. Finally they agreed to build a whole new town in another nearby location. They named the village Nieuwhaven (New harbor), because of the spectacular growth of the harbor.
The construction work attracted builders, who needed to eat, and thus attracted shops. All in all, Two Bergen and Nieuwhaven formed a prosperous community. It kept its historic beauty, and modernized at the same time.
Now, Nieuwhaven has its own administration and its own hustle and bustle. There is a big market square with various activities, a few high-rises for housing and offices, all fairly new and modern. So Nieuwhaven bubbles with energy, while Two Bergen is quiet and peaceful.
The track plan on the layout shows that we're proceeding in this economic background. It's possible to run both commuter trains and freight trains. As it's so big, the best solution is probably to digitally control it. There is not much support for steam traction, but that would be way in the past anyway.
I think this track plan has much to offer for anyone. Happy building!"
H0: Eric Consemulder, mixed track design
This layout is constructed with a wide variety of
tracks from various manufacturers. Of course, more
standardization is required before it is built. The
designer's comment:
"Only the future knows if this layout will be built
or not. Taking the size and the cost into account, it's
very unlikely though. Not all tracks fit so well, but
it's only a first setup. The main themes are the container
transfer in the center, and the coal transfer in the upper
and lower areas. The heights and grades need some more
work as well, but the spiral at the upper side will
be 6 rounds. At the lower side, probably 4 rounds ar
e required."
H0: Dave Gann, Hudson Central Railroad
Hudson Central Railroad. The designer says:
"This is my layout, the Hudson Central, which is a
standard gauge, HO scale freelance railroad. I am using
Atlas Code 83 and I have started to construct the
benchwork in my basement. The layout is a blend of
switching, a fiddle yard and a continuous loop.
I
have used several other model railroad CAD programs but
AnyRail is by far the easiest to master. I was designing
my layout in a matter of minutes".
Best Regards,
Dave Gann, USA
H0: Zoltán Rigó, Big Station
Big Station, designed for Fleischmann Profi track. The designer says:
"I bought your perfect program some weeks ago.
I had a TT scale layout 20 years ago. Well, this inspired
me, that is why I decided to make a similar big station
which I would like to share with everybody".
Best regards, Zoltán Rigó, Hungary
H0: Merv Hourigan, Newcastle Station
Newcastle Station is designed with Peco Setrack. The designer says:
"I purchased your
program some months ago. I have found it extremely
helpful and also entertaining. I would like to share
with you a copy of the layout that I am about to start
constructing. It will be fully digital controlled.
The idea is inspired by a Hornby track plan book
cover photo of Newcastle station. Once again, thank
you for the giving me the ability to bring an idea
into practice".
Regards, Merv Hourigan, Australia.
H0: Peter Hanenberg, Waldeck
Waldeck has been created for Märklin K track. The designer says:
"Many railroad enthusiasts cannot resist buying powerful engines and famous express trains and running them on their layout. This design however, is more modest and realistic. The theme is a single track secondary line around 1950.
Traffic through Waldeck station on the right hand side of the layout is coming from two hidden stations. It's possible to have trains return from the same direction, but that's not necessary. Run around traffic is possible. The number of tracks in the hidden station is only indicative; there is more than enough room for extensions.
A visual division is projected to separate the small station of Bechstein from Waldeck. This division gives a lot of opportunities for scenery, in which the trains will be visible along long stretches of track, even when you have to walk to the other end of the table.
One or more connections to industrial zones or a freight station will make the operations even more lively".
H0: Rob Boone, Coal mine theme
This layout has been designed using the Fleischmann Profi library. The train table has already been constructed. The coal mine is almost done.
N: Bert de Vries, Two stations
This layout has been designed for Fleischmann Piccolo. The designer has already started building it...
Miscellaneous
Here, you'll find a collection of examples of track geometry and other designs arranged per track system.