LDSIG Design Aids

The Layout Design SIG has a number of tools and design aids available to help you get started with the layout of your dreams.

Hints and Tips

A number of hints and tips have been posted by LDSIG members to help you get going to avoid common problems.

Note: We are no longer accepting new tips for this section.

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  • Glossary of layout design terms
  • Timeline-Freight cars
  • Classification yards
  • Curves
  • Blocks
  • Curve radius rule-of-thumb
  • Vertical curves
  • Easy spline Masonite roadbed
  • Train length and layout design
  • Uncoupling methods
  • Sanborn map

LDSIG Glossary of Layout Design Terms

An extensive glossary of terms that you might encounter as you design your dream railroad.

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Searchable Layout Design Primer

The Primer on how to do a good model railroad layout design is searchable.

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