Track Design Handbook Network Rail
Collected from the pages of Railroad Model Craftsman, this book contains numerous track plans and design tips for model railroads large and small. The design and creation of a new model railroad layout requires lots of planning and dreaming. That dream railroad you want to build will be an expression of yourself. It will represent your idea of the ideal model railroad adapted to whatever restriction you may impose. You may opt for Lionel track, sectional track, flexible track, or even track spiked by hand to miniature wooden ties. You can model prairies, mountains, coastal areas, cities, industrial areas, or mining and logging operations. You can model any period in railroad history you like, from the pioneer days of the 1830s to heavy diesel freight operations of today, with Amtrak, VIA, and commuter operations thrown in as an extra. You can fill an entire basement or garage or you can restrict yourself to a narrow shelf in a bedroom. Model railroading has no limits!'
The accuracy of the track plans will therefore vary, but with some careful scenic work they have the potential to be modelled and recognised as a specific location. Thankyou for visiting Free Track Plans - the home of model railway track plans for your Hornby train set. Home SCARM means Simple Computer Aided Railway Modeller – software for easy and precise design of model train layouts and railroad track plans. With SCARM you can easily create the layout of your dreams. Just download the setup package, install it and start editing your first track plan. Track Plans: Now the fun begins. But first, a quick note about the designs: These layouts were drawn using two types of software—MTH’s Railware software for Realtrax, and Atlas O’s Right Track software. Unfortunately for FasTrack users, Lionel has not yet released track design software for it.
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Horsemen’s Track and Equipment, Inc. serves the industry in a unique capacity.
We advise our clients in the following areas on their track installation:
- Initial Planning and Site Selection
- Contractor Selection
- Construction Supervision
When installing a track, we work with the owner to make sure the land meets the suitability standards for the lay of the land as well as the soil composition. These factors are imperative for fill, drainage and locating rocks below ground’s surface. Most of the tracks are a minimum of five to six furlongs and span about 32 rectangular acres.
Weather will typically dictate when constructions begins in a given location. The type of base used will depend on particular characteristics such as climate and land condition. The two major alternatives for dirt tracks are clay or limestone rock of various dimensions. The cushion is then a sandy loam composition.
The preference in northern areas is to apply a dense grade, stone-based racetrack, since freezing and thawing can make clay expand and contract during winter months. Southern areas typically utilize a clay base. Some facilities are installing artificial or blended surfaces, which often require other types of foundations.
To ensure adequate compaction, we perform a compaction test as each foot of fill is applied. This quality control ensures even compaction over the fill area.
Most dirt tracks have a minimum of 6″ sub-base, a 6″ base and a 6″ cushion. The type of sand used in the upper layers is also an important details as this not only affects the drainage, but also the cushion for the horses.
The turf and artificial surfaces used today require different base materials. Horsemen’s Track and Equipment, Inc. offers consulting on these track installations as well.
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Once a track is completed, we assist in developing a full maintenance guide for the personnel responsible for track maintenance. Initiating these practices along with using the right equipment ensures track longevity and will go a long way toward minimizing horse injuries.