My RR incorporates both a std gauge short line and a narrow gauge HOe (HOn30 industrial gauge) line, for which I am building some buildings from scratch.
I’m not a stickler for exact prototype, but I would appreciate some input regarding what is considered the “normal” height (or range) for a raised loading dock attached to a building, for both standard and industrial narrow gauge buildings. My HOe rolling stock is primarily Roco, Liliput and Egger Bahn I have been acquiring for the internet.
Yeah, dual gauge can make things like this tricky. The NMRA HO gauge shows 4’ as the dock height from the rail head. The HOn3 gauge shows 2.75’ for that, but I just round to 3’ in most cases. When both gauge cars will use the same dock, I just go with the lower height, which would be the case in real life as the NG facilities would generally come first in real life.
It generally helps to have the common rail at dockside, but it’s not always possible. Be sure to test clerances with both SG and NG cars.
I like your approach! That fits in with the approach the yoo-hoo’s who built these lines took in the first place. They didn’t know much about what you “should” do, just what works. They had some extremely valuable raw materials to get at and transport, and didn’t want to take the time to consult the home office as to whether something like the height of the dock should be 33, 34 or 36 inches!