Bob's Track Plans

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Welcome to Bob's Track Plans

Custom model railroad layout designs for any scale, any gauge, any prototype, any era

Robert W. (Bob) Sprague has created hundreds of layout plans, including more than fifteen published in Model Railroader.

Bob specializes in designs based on prototype locations, routes, and scenes. He makes sure that the resulting layouts are satisfying to build and provide realistic operation.

View many examples of Bob's plans in the Gallery, and please use the contact form to request a quote.

Some Recent Plans

Matt Ferrante's Rock Cut Railroad

Matt has a fairly small area for an O scale layout, even with the relatively tight curvature common to three-rail components. He also...

Nov 13, 2024

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Luke Petersen's UP Blair Subdivision REVISED

As soon as we finished Luke's original plan he moved. Not to worry! His new house had a slightly bigger room just right for the railroad,...

Oct 14, 2024

773 views

Greg Schneider's Pullman Junction

Now this was a challenge. Greg wanted to model Pullman Junction, a key spot on the South Side of Chicago where five different railroads...

Oct 7, 2024

473 views

Bob Sauer's Wyoming & Western

Bob wanted long trains, wide curves for his Big Boys and DD40Xes, and a Sherman Hill feel with the ability to break up the stark scenery...

Sep 11, 2024

645 views

Gene Spitzer's UP-SP North Texas

Gene secured trackage rights to an adjoining room, leading us to do a new design. However, the two rooms were separated by a load-bearing...

Aug 15, 2024

561 views

WHY A CUSTOM TRACK PLAN?

Every advanced model railroader has unique preferences, goals, and space available. Working with an experienced track planner helps you take full advantage of your layout room, while ensuring that the layout you take years to build will continue to keep you satisfied and challenged.

Bob Sprague has designed more than 250 detailed, operation-oriented railroads. While insisting that "it's your railroad," he can supply valuable experience and perspective to help you get the most out of your hobby.