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Small 2' by 4' and 2' by 3' N Scale Layouts

 

 

The nine layouts illustrated on this page all fit in an area 2 feet wide by four feet long. Though a very small area, it allows the N scaler plenty of variety and some interesting possibilities. These layouts are examples, for you to look over, copy, and hopefully alter and adapt. Use your creativity. The few examples of "scenery" show only one possibility. Skillful use of scenery can turn any and all of these pikes into masterpieces. Please enjoy them!

Use the link near the bottom of this page for the set of 2' by 3' Micro Mini N Layouts

 

This little pike has intriguing possibilities.

(17) Atlas-N 5.0 in straight

(24) Atlas-N R-9.75 30° curve

(4) Atlas-N 2.5in straight

(2) Atlas-N #2751 custom #4 right-hand turnout

(1) Atlas-N R-9.75 15° curve

(1) Atlas-N 0.63in straight

(2) Atlas-N 1.25in straight

(4) Atlas-N track bumper

(1) Atlas-N #2700 standard #4 left-hand turnout

(1) Atlas-N #2750 custom #4 left-hand turnout

(1) Atlas-N R-19 15° curve

This version has more switching with single carloads.

(17) Atlas-N 5.0 in straight

(29) Atlas-N R-9.75 30° curve

(5) Atlas-N 2.5in straight

(1) Atlas-N R-9.75 15° curve

(1) Atlas-N 0.63in straight

(6) Atlas-N track bumper

(1) Atlas-N #2700 standard #4 left-hand turnout

(4) Atlas-N 1.25in straight

(3) Atlas-N #2750 custom #4 left-hand turnout

(1) Atlas-N #2751 custom #4 right-hand turnout

(1) Atlas-N #2701 standard #4 right-hand turnout

 

Here's a pike with plenty of sidings for unique shifting and switching operations

(16) Atlas-N 5.0 in straight

(24) Atlas-N R-9.75 30° curve

(5) Atlas-N 2.5in straight

(2) Atlas-N 0.63in straight

(2) Atlas-N #2750 custom #4 left-hand turnout

(1) Atlas-N R-9.75 15° curve

(5) Atlas-N #2751 custom #4 right-hand turnout

(1) Atlas-N R-19 15° curve

(7) Atlas-N track bumper

(4) Atlas-N 1.25in straight

(1) Atlas-N #2566 30° cross

A double-track main line and some long sidings.

(21) Atlas-N 5.0 in straight

(12) Atlas-N R-11 30° curve

(5) Atlas-N 2.5in straight

(2) Atlas-N #2751 custom #4 right-hand turnout

(14) Atlas-N R-9.75 30° curve

(2) Atlas-N #2705 standard #6 right-hand turnout

(1) Atlas-N 1.25in straight

(4) Atlas-N track bumper

(1) Atlas-N #2701 standard #4 right-hand turnout

(1) Atlas-N #2700 standard #4 left-hand turnout

Double-tracked with more yard switching opportunities

(24) Atlas-N 5.0 in straight

(12) Atlas-N R-11 30° curve

(6) Atlas-N 2.5in straight

(4) Atlas-N #2751 custom #4 right-hand turnout

(15) Atlas-N R-9.75 30° curve

(6) Atlas-N track bumper

(1) Atlas-N #2701 standard #4 right-hand turnout

(1) Atlas-N #2700 standard #4 left-hand turnout

(2) Atlas-N #2750 custom #4 left-hand turnout

(1) Atlas-N R-19 15° curve

A point-to-point layout that would make an interesting commuter pike with bisecting interurban line.

(22) Atlas-N 5.0 in straight

(2) Atlas-N #2751 custom #4 right-hand turnout

(21) Atlas-N R-9.75 30° curve

(4) Atlas-N 2.5in straight

(1) Atlas-N 1.25in straight

(2) Atlas-N R-19 15° curve

(7) Atlas-N track bumper

(1) Atlas-N #2569 90° cross

(1) Atlas-N #2700 standard #4 left-hand turnout

 

A figure 8 that offers some intriguing possibilities

(8) Atlas-N 5.0 in straight

(1) Atlas-N #2751 custom #4 right-hand turnout

(22) Atlas-N R-9.75 30° curve

(5) Atlas-N 1.25in straight

(4) Atlas-N track bumper

(1) Atlas-N #2700 standard #4 left-hand turnout

(4) Atlas-N 2.5in straight

(3) Atlas-N R-9.75 15° curve

(1) Atlas-N #2568 60° cross

(1) Atlas-N 0.63in straight

(1) Atlas-N #2752 custom #6 left-hand turnout

(1) Atlas-N #2750 custom #4 left-hand turnout

(1) Atlas-N R-19 15° curve

A single mainline with unique switching and shunting.

(23) Atlas-N 5.0 in straight

(19) Atlas-N R-9.75 30° curve

(2) Atlas-N #2751 custom #4 right-hand turnout

(7) Atlas-N 2.5in straight

(2) Atlas-N 1.25in straight

(2) Atlas-N #2753 custom #6 right-hand turnout 15.00

(1) Atlas-N 0.63in straight

(6) Atlas-N track bumper

(2) Atlas-N #2750 custom #4 left-hand turnout

(1) Atlas-N R-9.75 15° curve

A very simple pike, could be a short line with connections to a Class 1 railroad.

(20) Atlas-N 5.0 in straight

(16) Atlas-N R-9.75 30° curve

(2) Atlas-N #2751 custom #4 right-hand turnout

(6) Atlas-N 2.5in straight

(5) Atlas-N track bumper

(3) Atlas-N #2750 custom #4 left-hand turnout

(1) Atlas-N R-9.75 15° curve

(1) Atlas-N R-19 15° curve