Marklin Z-Scale Track Plans
Various Marklin Z Scale Track Plans and Examples
In the second part of this track plan article, you will find another 10 track plans that are free lance designs. All these designs were developed by Marklin, and you can find them in the manual that comes with the track extension sets.
The track sections required for these layouts are, of course, contained for the most part in the starter set and the track extension sets.
The track plans presented here can be expanded and changed as you desire. The operating possibilities can be expanded with signals, uncoupler tracks, or even a turntable and roundhouse.
Ajckids also sells all Marklin Z-track by the piece, and thus you can get the exact quantities that you need to build the layout design of your choice.
This track plan features a nice double loop, large station area and several siding tracks. Approximate dimensions are 63 x 28 inches.
The great feature of this track plan is the parade track with double loop that the train will travel after it leaves the station area. The use of tunnels masks the fact that trains run in circles. The double parade track in the front can be used to let two trains on the parade track pass each other. Approximate dimensions are 50 x 28 inches
A great layout design with double track and two stations. The use of tunnels masks the fact that the trains are running in a big circle and create interesting scenery. If you study this plan closely, you notice that the trains actually run in one big loop. Approximate dimensions are 61 x 38 inches
This layout design seems simple at first, but when you take a close look at it, you see that it offers many interesting routes and switching venues. A large main station, locomotive shed and switch yards, and a lower level parade track running in front of your layout all make this design complete. Approximate dimensions are 61 x 26 inches
This plan has an inner loop that serves the diagonally situated station area with several sidings, and an outer loop with large passing area. Placing your main station under a slight diagonal helps to mask the squareness of your layout board. Approximate dimensions are 69 x 30 inches
This plan has a large station area and separate switch sidings. The passing track allows you to run trains in opposite directions. Approximate dimensions are 59 x 26 inches
The highlights of this layout are the locomotive roundhouse, and the long double track parade loop. Long sidings at the railroad station will allow you to run long passenger trains in their full glory.
When you study this layout long enough, you see that it is actually the tried and proven dog bone design, with the station in the center. Any train that leaves the station will return after traveling half the bone. Reverse loop sets will be required on the two dog bone loops.
This layout has a lot of play value thanks to the additional sidings. The way the track is laid out paralleling the outer loop, breaks the illusion that the trains travel in circles.
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