Lionel was also enthusiastic about the prospects of a national fastrack module specification and the committee was joined by three lionel representatives. His mbi titles include the big book of lionel, the lionel fastrack book, and the lionel legend, among others. Track plans for lionel fastrack classic toy trains books download free epub, pdf. Fastrack 060 remote switch toy pdf manual download.
It is easy to assemble, can be used on any flat surface, and has a more realistic appearance than lionel s older allmetal 3rail track. We feature lionel, american flyer, mth, atlas o, williams trains, k. The simple yet reliable design fosters creativity and rewards imaginative young empire builders with an endless variety of new layouts to build and enjoy. The lionel fastrack book dont remember the author is another good source for fastrack info. Manufacturer of model trains and accessories in o and standard gauges. Track plans for lionel fastrack classic toy trains books classic toy train magazine, randy rehberg on. This book contains 25 track plans that were specially designed for use with lionel fastrack. N scale trainsho trainstrain set tablemodel train showlionel trains layoutmodel railway track planstrains for.
We feature lionel, american flyer, mth, atlas o, williams trains, kline, weaver models, and more. O gauge jims gone fishing siding track pack layout manual. Different brands and types of scenery have been used to make layouts appealing. The lionel track and power catalog available on their website has some fastrack geometry info. Congratulations on your purchase of the lionel fastrack o36 remote switch. Our growing line of af fastrack provides a sturdy track base with a realistic look that will accommodate both traditional and scale trains. A new section with track and module layout plans has been added to this manual. The lionel o gauge track library is available as are lionel accessories for the postwar and. Lionel train forum is the source for lionel train discussion, lionel trains information, products, events and more. A free pdf download with stepbystep instructions for creating a 4 x.
The fastrack system is catching on because it is packed with all current lionel train sets. Pdf building a folding model railway layout download. Its flawless performance and endless flexibility make it. Each plugnplay accessory has a cable attached to its base that can plug into any of the lockons 3pin female connectors. Layout heres a selection of layout ideas that can be used as shown or easily expanded by adding additional straight sections of track. Posted by jdmarkeriii on thursday, december 25, 2008 5. Our 6x10 layout operated with two freight trains and a passenger train. Deluxe labcoat pocket standard catalog of lionel train sets. Roy luckflickr the track goes together easily and stays together. It works well on carpet, hardwood or any flat surface. Operating accessories is now easier than ever with lionel s new plugexpandplay system. Uncoupling and operating uncoupling tracks lionel, llc.
Use them as is or as the basis for a larger more complex layout. Drive screws through the holes in the controller bases to secure the controllers to your layout. Fastrack was introduced in 2003 and is now lionel s most popular track system. Lionel fastrack model railroads ebook model trains. The lionel trains pocket price guide 19012017 is a reliable source of market value information for. This is a version of the wellknown wabash layout designed with lionel o gauge fastracks. The rest of the lionel team is working remotely and you can continue to shop online and through our call center.
Lionel has three types of o gauge track fastrack, o, and o27 fastrack fastrack, introduced earlier this decade, has become lionels primary track line and is now standard in all lionel train sets. Lionel fastrack double track mainline crossover layout plan track requirements. Lionel fastrack works very nicely on carpet for temporary layouts. Robert schleicher is a veteran hobby industry writer with dozens of books to his credit. Atlas o 3rail layout book minimum table size required. The layout has come a long way over the course of the past year.
Sorry for the poor video quality, i used my iphone to record the video. In it you can find almost anything you might want to know about those lionel dealer displays, including one layout id never seen, the lionel d265. Veteran hobby author bob schleicher follows up his the lionel fastrack book with a closer, more detailed look at lionels revolutionary ogauge system. The book includes more than 100 color photos, along with diagrams of ten fastrack layouts from around the united states, ranging from a modular setup to an 11x30 scalesize empire. The operating tracks fastrack 612054, o27 665530 also feature four additional accessory activation rails for use on operating cars like the barrel loader, milk car, horse cars, etc. Looking for ideas on layout packages we have several premade packages or we can help make your own. Im limited to and i wanted to have room for a couple of tunnels, operating accessories and be able to have the train reverse direction to keep the kids from.
Lionel has three types of o gauge track fastrack, o, and o27. Run 206 february 2005 o gauge railroading magazine. This layout plan is similar to one i designed for a friend of mine to give him some ideas for his own model railroad. This switch features a nonderailing function, a lighted switch lamp, and a lighted controller. Lionel trains pocket price guide 19012017 ebooks free. Writing a book for guys covered in extruded foam shavings by guys covered in extruded foam shavings isnt going to help the people who need a book like this the most. Schleicher also provides instructions for building tables to support the layouts, wiring for lionel control systems, and creating both rural and urban scenery. The easy way to build a realistic lionel layout schleicher, robert on. Heres a selection of layout ideas that can be used as shown or easily expanded by adding additional straight sections of track. In order to be compliant with local ordinances, our warehouse has implemented the new social distancing requirements. Operated normally, it has a loop for continuous running, a reversing loop, and two sidings for storing cars or spotting accessories. Download pdf building a folding model railway layout book full free.
Lionel has three types of o gauge track fastrack, o, and o27 fastrack fastrack, introduced earlier this decade, has become lionel s primary track line and is now standard in all lionel train sets. If you are adding on to your train set loop or you have a fastrack terminal section with the wires already connected. The scenery is there mainly as an example of how the layout can be decorated, and individuals can determine their own scenery and accessories. Track plans for lionel fastrack classic toy trains books. The lionel fastrack book by robert schleicher, paperback. This guide gives enthusiasts a deeper sense of how to take advantage of the fastracks ease of use and unprecedented realism in. Lionel o gauge layout design software model railroader. This helpful guide explains how to use the lionel fastrack track system with more than 100 color photos and diagrams that show how to plan and create layouts for both large and small spaces. Also, fastrack is available in many different curve and straight dimensions, and there is an infinite number of layouts that can. Lionel fastrack 060 remote switch owners manual pdf. Lionel modular railroad lionel collectors club of america. As model railroaders began demanding evergreater realism, lionel responded in 2004 with its fastrack system featuring an integrated roadbed, scalesized ties, and a lessobvious center rail. The modifications are including additional single line standing on pillars and forming the upper level as well as yard with depot and transfer table in the left front area. View and download lionel fastrack 060 remote switch owners manual online.
Each layout is an attempt to make an interesting miniature railway in a relatively small space. Vintage lionel o gauge model train layout track with lots of. Connecting your transformer onnecting your transformer to your fastrack layout is very simple. Lionel fastrack geometry o gauge railroading on line forum.
Information about the this plan is an update of an amazing lionel display from 1950. He wanted a double track mainline for multiple train operation, with plenty of industries to shunt. The key concept when working with fastrack is knowing the anglesall of the curves and crossings except o48 curves work off of angles of 90, 45, 22. This track pack was designed for use with the loop of fastrack track included in every readytorun train set, or eight curve and four straight sections that you can buy separately from an authorized lionel dealer. It is the first complete new track system lionel has introduced since 1957, and has rapidly gained popularity due to its ease of assembly, good looks, and large variety of available pieces. Knowing how the pieces interrelate is important to planning and building a fastrack layout. The book describes multiple layouts, and outlines the exact pieces and how. Classic lionel display layouts you can build by roger carp, kalmbach books, 2000.
When lionel introduced its new fastrack system in 2004, model train enthusiasts quickly warmed to the increased realismright down to the integrated roadbed and darkened center railand the greater ease of use. Explains how to construct a lionel train layout, from laying and wiring tracks to selecting cars and. Therefore, lionel has designed a multitude of track pieces to meet almost any need. Track 20142015 power lionel trains customer services. Building a folding model railway layout available for download and read online in other formats.
It is easy to assemble and disassemble for storage. The easy way to build a realistic lionel layout collectors guide to postwar. Finally finished putting together the layout i plan to mount on a board for my kids. Whether youre looking to switch up your sgauge layout or are creating your first one, here are some track design ideas for your train table or under your tree. View and download lionel fastrack owners manual online.
This may result in delayed shipments during this mandatory compliance period. Lionel layout indiana o scale model railroad train tracks for sale. Clearly this book was written to the wrong audience. Fastrack elevated trestle classic toy trains magazine. In this new section are plans that illustrate methods for. No need to worry about loose connections, track alignment or electrical continuity just snap the pieces together and go. Put your young engineers on the fast track to learning with lionel ggauge trains. In this book, the author of the big book of lionel presents the first complete guide to the fastrack system.
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