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I wanted to build a layout to enjoy with my kids, but we live in a rented apartment with limited space. I started building track boards that bolted together, based on hurnby geometry. This allowed me to get a circuit up and running very quickly, but also over time to add new boards and develop it into a large 4-track roundy-roundy layout with station loops and sidings! A friend was interested in a similar project, so I thought I'd put the information online (especially because I've received so many good answers to my questions from the material on RMWeb!)

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Baseboards

Board Construction

The boards have the standard track spacing (67 mm) perpendicular to every join, so in theory pieces can be connected in different ways, and most importantly, a roundy-roundy layout could be produced quickly, then more sections added as they were built.   Joining the boards needs to take into account 3 factors: 1- Physical alignment of the rails - to prevent derailments 2 -holding the baords together (they are easily knocked by children dancing around 3 - electrical conne
Baseboards

The intial plan

I started with a simple double track loop (double track - I have two boys!). It was simply first and second radius Hornby curves, with a set track crossover. The tracks are 67mm apart, (as per the Hornby standard) and the straight section is 2*167.5 = 335mm long - enough to accomodate the crossover. On the plan below, the dotted line is the track centre. Each board is 2*67 = 134 mm wide (actually cut slightly less to allow adjacent boards to be added (see later).  
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