I found a layout I like it's done in RTS but it's in O scale and I model in HO. I was wondering if there was an easy way to convert the Layout from O to HO. I tried todo a replace in RTS but that was a messup and I don't think that will work exactly since they used Flex track in parts. is there a Layout program that can convert from one scale to another? Pher
the trouble is curves and turnouts and so on can scale down but aisles can't. Likewise vertical clearances between tracks can scale down, but not cleaqrances between shelves in a multi-level if it is a tabletop plan it should just work fine as is, just scale the whole thing down. But then access to hard to reach areas will improve and you might like to consider adding sidings etc...
Since HO is rougly Half-O you could really just use the RTS plan you have and split all the distances right? I'm not familiar with the program itself...but its not a hard conversion to just do on paper. Are you converting just the track scale or the entire layout, i.e. aisles etc. etc. like Kiwi said?
If it is not too big, try printing it out and then reducing on a photocopier. The ratio to go from O to HO is reduce to 55% of original size. Andrew
If you have RTS, why not just draw it to the scale you want it using the HO track library? Shouldn't take that long since you already have the O scale layout to use as a guide. Chances are you're going to want to make modifications to it anyway.
Here is the image of the layout in O Scale. I don't mind changin the Aisle size I'm more interested in the Layout of the Track, I will try to layout the track bit by bit. Problem being is the flex track used. *See Picture Below* Pher [ 29. January 2004, 08:43: Message edited by: Pher ]
That is one HUGE picture. If you can, shrink it down. It's impossible to read the thread or look at the picture without scrolling from side to side.
Unfortuneatly it's too big for the space I have. At this point I just need to clean out the new train room and drywall it. then I can start on what todo for a layout. Pher
I *really* like the track layout, very nice. Includes a very believable set of junctions between the main and shortline/branch line. (Although there is some "spare" track there I think I would lose, but nothing major...) The only major thing I would change would be to lose the bridge, and instead take the track back round under the layout to provide staging. (The branch already does this between points A and A) The scenic side of the layout has the space to handle multiple mainline trains (and get funky routing them around each other!) but there is no staging so you would get stuck with a pair of trains going round & round. Just translating that direct to HO scale you will have an aisle width issue, I reckon its about 6" wide at one point! If you have enough space to scale that down then widen the aisles though, it should be a great looking layout. The only other things I would say is to allow for some sort of access to the top-left corner. The back tracks there are well out of reach! You might also want to build in a trailing (assuming R/H running) crossover on the mains at the left hand end of the yard to allow trains to depart the yard in that direction.
