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

Luke Parker's Eastern Idaho RR

Luke came to me with an interesting prototype and an interesting space in which to model it. The Eastern Idaho RR is a collection of former UP branches in the namesake state. One segment begins in Idaho Falls, where it exchanges with the UP, and heads northeast and then southeast into the Grand Tetons. Luke had two modest-sized rooms connected by a narrow hallway, with unobstructed access needed to the utility room in the middle. We came up with an expansive double deck layou

Oct 24

Fuad Saba's Milwaukee Road 14th Subdivision (modified)

Fuad asked for a modified version of a commercial track plan. Fortunately, he had more room rather than less for his version. Can do.

Sep 21

Ted Edwards' HO Scale Layout designed by Robert W. Sprague

Ted Edwards' CP in Kicking Horse Pass

The Canadian Pacific's dramatic ascent of Kicking Horse Pass is a favorite modeling subject of my clients; I think this may be the fourth...

Aug 21

Garry Power's O Scale layout designed by Robert W. Sprague

Garry Powers' High Plains Railway

We fit a lot of 3-rail O scale into Garry's space, accommodating multiple trains on two disguised loops and a fair amount of switching...

Aug 11

Jim Bell's D&RGW

A single-deck (whew, I've been doing a lot of multi-decks recently) railroad inspired by the Denver & Rio Grande Western in Colorado. Jim...

Jun 26

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.