Standard:Reference Track Configurations

The reference track configurations shown below can be useful for layout planning purposes or for just gaining greater insight into the LEGO® track system geometry. The configurations shown are all intended to be built using standard/unmodified track products. Almost all configurations conform to the conventions of 16-stud parallel track separation and nominally aligning to an 8-stud or 16-stud grid interval.

The track diagrams are illustrated in schematic form for easy interpretation. All diagrams have a superimposed 8-stud grid for interpretation of scale and for recognizing baseplate boundaries. Straight sections of track typically use the "standard" length 16-stud section shown as "1x"; these can represent LEGO® brand 9V or RC straights or the ME Models full straight. Some diagrams show "1/2" and "1/4" length straight sections representing the ME Models half straight and a single LEGO® flex track segment respectively.

Parallel Curves

Reverse Loops

R40 Reverse Loop

R56 Reverse Loop

R72 Reverse Loop

R88 Reverse Loop

S-Bends

Lateral Offset: 16 Studs / 8 Stud Grid

Lateral centreline offset: 16 studs Transition length: 104 studs

Lateral Offset: 32 Studs / 8 Stud Grid

Lateral centreline offset: 32 studs Transition length: 96 studs

Lateral Offset: 64 Studs / 8 Stud Grid

Lateral centreline offset: 64 studs Transition length: 144 studs

Lateral Offset: 52 Studs / 4 Stud Grid

Lateral centreline offset: 52 studs Transition length: 144 studs

Lateral Offset: 92 Studs / 4 Stud Grid

Lateral centreline offset: 92 studs Transition length: 192 studs

Lateral Offset: 104 Studs / 8 Stud Grid

Lateral centreline offset: 104 studs Transition length: 176 studs

Crossovers

Return Curves

Diagonal Track

22.5º Diagonal Track

45º Diagonal Track

Junctions

Y-Junctions

Junction Diamonds

Yard Sidings

Grid Aligned Yard Ladder

Compact Non-Aligned Yard Ladder

Grid Aligned Diagonal Yard Ladder