Ho Parallel Track Spacing Straight And 30 Radii Curve The Mrh Forum

HO Parallel Track Spacing : Straight And 30" Radii Curve - The MRH Forum

HO Parallel Track Spacing : Straight And 30" Radii Curve - The MRH Forum All mainline curves are 30" inner track, and up to 32.5" radius outer track, with 16" 18" easements. the two front curves most visible for visitors are super elevated with 3/32" balsa strips under the outer edges of the ties. I wanted to enquire about track spacing around curves. first off, as i understand it, for ho scale, 2 inches, center to center, is adequate track spacing on straight sections. it has been suggested that 2 1/2 inch spacing is great, if one has room.

HO Parallel Track Spacing : Straight And 30" Radii Curve - The MRH Forum

HO Parallel Track Spacing : Straight And 30" Radii Curve - The MRH Forum What spacing do you use on your ho parallel tracks layout and why? share some pictures as well!. What is the recommended distance between centers for ho track? i have two parallel tracks going around my entire layout and would like to know what distance would look the most realistic and still provide enough clearance between passing trains. What’s the correct track spacing on straights and curves? lincoln sent in this question: “i was wondering what is the correct spacing width between parallel straight tracks (ho), and does this differ from on curves? i presume curve spacing is different depending on the curve radius?. This dimensioned example is for o gauge that i have used to lay track for a long time. the radii shown are tor minimum diameter arcs and longest cars considered.

HO Parallel Track Spacing : Straight And 30" Radii Curve - The MRH Forum

HO Parallel Track Spacing : Straight And 30" Radii Curve - The MRH Forum What’s the correct track spacing on straights and curves? lincoln sent in this question: “i was wondering what is the correct spacing width between parallel straight tracks (ho), and does this differ from on curves? i presume curve spacing is different depending on the curve radius?. This dimensioned example is for o gauge that i have used to lay track for a long time. the radii shown are tor minimum diameter arcs and longest cars considered. As others have said, how much clearance you will need on curves, depends on how tight the curves are and how long the equipment you are going to run is. i strongly recommend that you do your own, "real world" tests with your track, and the longest loco or car you can find. You will quickly find out if your preferred minimum curve radius and/or the nmra spacing works for you. if not, try using the nmra spacing on straight sections and a larger spacing on curves. Depending on how much room you have available, i would go anywhere from at least 2& 1/4" to 2& 3/4" spacing. in order to fit what i wanted on my layout, i had to go to 2 and a quarter inches spacing in my harbor yard. it may be a little tight, but everything clears, including 60 ft and larger cars. The standard distance between two parallel ho tracks has always been 2" which roughly equates to 14 scale feet. that amount allows people to walk between cars easily.

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Parallel Track Spacing? | Model Train Forum As others have said, how much clearance you will need on curves, depends on how tight the curves are and how long the equipment you are going to run is. i strongly recommend that you do your own, "real world" tests with your track, and the longest loco or car you can find. You will quickly find out if your preferred minimum curve radius and/or the nmra spacing works for you. if not, try using the nmra spacing on straight sections and a larger spacing on curves. Depending on how much room you have available, i would go anywhere from at least 2& 1/4" to 2& 3/4" spacing. in order to fit what i wanted on my layout, i had to go to 2 and a quarter inches spacing in my harbor yard. it may be a little tight, but everything clears, including 60 ft and larger cars. The standard distance between two parallel ho tracks has always been 2" which roughly equates to 14 scale feet. that amount allows people to walk between cars easily.

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HO Adjustable Parallel Track Spacing Tool – Trains.com Store Depending on how much room you have available, i would go anywhere from at least 2& 1/4" to 2& 3/4" spacing. in order to fit what i wanted on my layout, i had to go to 2 and a quarter inches spacing in my harbor yard. it may be a little tight, but everything clears, including 60 ft and larger cars. The standard distance between two parallel ho tracks has always been 2" which roughly equates to 14 scale feet. that amount allows people to walk between cars easily.

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