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  1. switcher

    4x8 HO Layout from Boys' Life Magazine, Dec. 1971-Dec. 1972

    Boys' Life published several track plans over the years. This one most resembles a bowl of spaghetti, but I still find it interesting for its remarkable complexity. I wonder if Glenn Wagner owned a hobby shop and wanted to make a profit selling turnouts? This layout has 20 of them! I imagine the...
  2. PrairieKnight

    Questions on expanding a 4 X 8

    Here is my present 4X8. Powered by NCE DCC. I used Atlas code 83 track along with 16 Atlas snap switches. 14 of which are 18"radius ( I think they are Atlas 540 and 541). The two turnouts on either end of the mainline outside oval are Atlas 22" curved snap switches. All turnouts are remote...
  3. A

    Hello from Nevada

    I found this site while I was Googling ideas for 4x8 track plans. I'm planning on building an HO scale layout loosely based on the NYC in the early to mid 50's. As a child my father and I (mostly my Dad) built a 12 x4 layout while I did my very best to get in the way and say "is it done yet" or...
  4. New buildings, one under construction

    New buildings, one under construction

    The small green shanty comes out of the 1910 edition of the Pine City Pioneer.
    • logandsawman
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    • 4x8 project
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    • Category: Buildings and Structures
  5. New buildings, one under construction

    New buildings, one under construction

    The new lumber yard office is a craftsman kit.
    • logandsawman
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    • 4x8 project
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: Buildings and Structures
  6. Progress on my 4x8

    Progress on my 4x8

    I put in a boarding house/cafe and moved my MOW shed to a new spot.
    • logandsawman
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    • 4x8 buildings freight ho on yard.
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    • Category: Buildings and Structures
  7. Progress on my 4x8

    Progress on my 4x8

    I put in a boarding house/cafe and moved my MOW shed to a new spot.
    • logandsawman
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    • 4x8 buildings freight ho on yard.
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Buildings and Structures
  8. Progress on my 4x8

    Progress on my 4x8

    I put in a boarding house/cafe and moved my MOW shed to a new spot.
    • logandsawman
    • Media item
    • 4x8 buildings freight ho on yard.
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Cities, Towns and Industrial Areas
  9. Logging and freight operation, pre 1950

    Logging and freight operation, pre 1950

    Old time logging operation and freight with properly loaded gondola.
    • logandsawman
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    • 4x8 layout
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Mountains and Rural Areas
  10. Ohio & Southeastern Lines

    Ohio & Southeastern Lines

    Overveiw
    • nwdrummer379
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    • 4x8 layout
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Layout Design and Construction Photos
  11. GEXR

    My newest attempt at a 4x8 HO layout

    First of all, thanks for all the advice regarding my first attempt that, in retrospect, missed the mark completely. I feel that I have learned much since then. This layout features a large yard and yard lead that are completely off the mainline. I exchanged the roundhouse for a 2-stall...
  12. Argo Terminal

    Argo Terminal

    A 4x8 layout ideal for beginners, with prototype switching operation in mind, but also having a continuous connection for railfanning style running.
    • abcraghead
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    • 4x8 beginner design switching terminal
    • Comments: 0
    • Category: Track Plans




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