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Display and run your trains!

Whether you are a seasoned hobbyist, a parent looking to thrill your children, or a business looking to attract new customers, our acrylic overhead railway system will bring you countless hours of enjoyment!
Clear Acrylic Overhead Railway Systems
 Developed by Stephan Lamb Associates, and made in the USA, this overhead system is a very unique and stylish way to display and run your trains. Our acrylic overhead railway system is available exclusively through us. If you need someone to install it for you, we offer our installation services.

 
Below are two example photos, one with a G-scale acrylic overhead system hung from a suspended ceiling, and an HO-scale double wide mounted to a flat sheetrock ceiling. (Note: all overheads are designed for flat ceilings.)

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(Photo of a G-scale acrylic overhead system)
Acrylic system details
Our overhead system is designed for flat level ceilings, and our support brackets are made from strong durable acrylic. 1/4-inch bolts are used to connect 1/2-inch thick acrylic shelving together, and are designed to hang from flat or suspended ceilings. 1/16-inch thin acrylic is used as a guardrail. The system comes with all the hardware needed for mounting. Lexan hanger size ranges 6”, 8”, 10”, 12”,16”,18” depending on scale.

image (Photo of a Marklin HO-scale double wide system)

Planning your overhead system
Just like any model railroad, it all starts with a track plan. The brand of sectional track you use will determine how the overhead system will fit into your space. Our overhead system is very simple and made to fit together with sectional track. You should provide us with your room dimensions, type of ceiling (suspended; sheetrock etc.)any obstacles (ceiling fans; heating ducts; lights etc.) the scale (G-scale, O-scale, HO) plus if you could provide photos of area and the location where it will be installed. It is available for single track operation in G, O, and HO scales. Double wide in certain track sizes only.

Our overhead system is designed for these manufacturer’s sectional tracks only.
(Note: The center of a circle is the midpoint of its diameter, divide it into two equal parts, which is a radius of the circle.)
    HO-Scale
    Atlas HO true track
  • 9” Straight section
  • 18” Straight section
  • Single track 24” radius
  • Double 22” & 24” radius
    Marklin C-track
  • 18” Straight section
  • Double curves R-3 & R-4
    Lexan hanger sizes 6”,8”,10”
    O-Scale
    Lionel tubular
  • 10” straight section
  • 20” straight section
  • 54” radius curves
  • 72” radius curves
    Lionel fastrack
  • 60” radius curves
    Ross Custom track
  • Double curves 72” & 80”
    Lexan hanger sizes 10”,12”,16”
    G-Scale
  • USA / LGB
  • 12” straight section
  • 24" straight section
  • 5’ Diameter Curved Track
  • 8’ Diameter Curved Track
  • Double track 8’& 10’ Diameter
    L.G.B track
  • R-3 Diameter Curved Track
    Lexan hanger sizes 12”,16”,18”
We will design your track plan for $150.00 based on your room dimensions and scale. The overhead is fairly simple to install yourself, however we highly recommend our installation services because we have very experienced team with this type of installation. After we receive a deposit for you order, expected turnaround time is 5-8 weeks before shipment.

Acrylic overhead railway systems sample video


 
Watch a video published on YouTube Jan 27, 2015
“Overview of the installation of an overhead model train track system installed in a bedroom. Our layout was designed and produced by Stephan Lamb (layoutsbysteve.com)”- A testimony video from our client Jon Grisham.


 

Acrylic overhead system quote form
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Name:
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What size scale?:
HO scale
O scale
G scale
HO scale double wide
O scale double wide
G scale double wide
What system will you be using to run the trains?:
DC control
DCC control
MTH DCS control
TMCC/Legacy
Marklin Digital
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Include trains
Include control system
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Installing on a drop ceiling
Installing on a sheetrock ceiling
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List ceiling obstacles:
(i.e. vents, smoke detectors, lights etc.)