Modular Railroading Designs

Below are links to designs of modules.  All the articles are in PDF format. (Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the files, for a free download, click here)  We encourage you to save and share the designs with anyone who might be interested in them.  If you have an article you would like to submit, please visit the Contribute page here.

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  • OWL Module
    HO Scale 2'x4' Module
    Based upon the famed photography of O. Winston Link, this HO scale module offers plenty of photo opportunities. To download the PDF, click here. (255 KB)
  • Scale Module Display
    Any Scale, Any Size
    Wouldn't it be nice if modular clubs could provide a bit of an educational experience for the model railroad novice.  Take a look at this unique module design which could serve that purpose.  To download the PDF, click here. (161 KB)
  • Cumberland, MD, in N Scale
    Ntrak 2'x4' and oNeTRAK 1'x4'  Modules
    Want to make the most of your modules?  Then make them part of a home layout when not on the road.  Take a look at this plan with two N scale modules. To download the PDF, click here. (181 KB)
  • The 17th Hole in HO Scale
    HO Scale 2'x8' Module
    Combining sports and modules is a perfect match.  Take a look at this module design which breaks up the monotony of traditional module design.  To download the PDF, click here. (153 KB)
  • Old Saybrook, CT in HO Scale
    HO Scale 2'x12' Module
    How do you design a module which features four different railroads, freight and passenger operations, and plenty of switching activity?  Look no further than Old Saybrook, CT.  Follow along with the design of a prototype module.  To download the PDF, click here. (180 KB)
  • Designing with Module Templates
    Any Scale, Any Size
    If you love to doodle track plans, then module design templates are for you.  Take a look at this useful module design tool.  To download the PDF, click here. (275 KB)
  • End Loops for a Module Display
    HO Scale Module
    Looking for away to avoid duck unders on a modular layout?  Look no further than adding an end loop instead of more corners to your layout.  To download the PDF, click here. (146 KB)
  • Moduling Springfield Station
    HO Scale 2.5'x16' Module
    Follow along with this three part series about creating a module design from a prototype location: Springfield, MA.  Part 1 takes a look at how to research the location.  To download the PDF, click here. (640 KB)

 

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