3X6 layout. Can trains negociate 180 degrees on the 3 foot width, using 11 and 9 3/4 radius curves?
Are there any passenger cars that will take these curves?
Thanks.
Sid
Hi Sid,
- the plan easily fits in your space. Why not go for the way better looking code 55 track?
- You might use the following table by the NMRA:…http://www.nmra.org/standards/sandrp/rp-11.html
Maybe hard to use, but looking down at the bottom you will find Cat G and L are matching with your radii. Car or coach length should be limited to 60 feet prototypical length. If you are able to find passenger cars that short in N-scale is something else.
Running suburban coaches which are about 70 ft long require a 14,5 (about 15") radius. To large to fit in!
The table by the LDSIG is much more easy to use:
Curve radius rule-of-thumb
Submitted by drew_kay on Tue, 02/24/2009 - 15:14
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That does it! I was hesitant to get back in to N scale (after 20+ years). But with assists like this I have the confidence to go ahead. Extermely helpful. Thanks!
By the way, about a million years ago I wrote an article “The Psychology of Model Railroading” which was published in Model Railroader. I will ask their permission to reproduce it.
Sid
Hi!
I assume you are talking N scale here. If so, I would consider it similar to a 6x12 HO layout (I am much more experienced in HO/O as opposed to N).
In that regard, I would say that you could use most of the equipment you want (if not all) on that size layout - in N scale.
One thing you might consider is going to narrow gauge - either N or HO. The locos and equipment are generally much shorter and built for tighter radius curves. And, one can build a really interesting and detailed layout in narrow gauge in a small space.