Examples of model railroad layouts designed with AnyRail

This layout might once be shown at exhibitions. The designer tells more about it on the AnyRail forum: Completed Z scale track plan.

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.

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!"

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."

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

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

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.

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".

This layout has been designed using the Fleischmann Profi library. The train table has already been constructed. The coal mine is almost done.

This layout has been designed for Fleischmann Piccolo. The designer has already started building it...

Here, you'll find a collection of examples of track geometry and other designs arranged per track system.