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.
Contents
Parallel Curves
Reverse Loops
R40 Reverse Loop
R56 Reverse Loop
R72 Reverse Loop
R88 Reverse Loop
S-Bends
Lateral Offset: 16 Studs
Lateral Offset: 32 Studs
Lateral Offset: 64 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
