How many cerve g scale track do I need to make layout like this one

[DJJames]

Can Someone Please tell me what kind of train whistle is this? Someone told me once it was slide whistle but they was not sure if it was. I am looking for one like this or some kind of whistle for my G Scale Trolley. http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh34/radiobkc/5.jpg -

[Narrowgauge]

After reviewing the vid, and the memories of my 4 children watching Mr. Rogers, I will provide the following OPINION to answer your question regarding the curve requirements for the trolley.

 

In the first part of the vid, where Trolley runs on the shelf behind Mr. Rogers, I see no reason small diameter curves of 4 or 5 foot could not be used.  A trolley in prototype will typically run on much tighter curvature than a normal train can.  The curvature on the second digital part of the vid is another story.  Digitally you have produced your interpretation of the actual 'Castle Scene' on the television show.  Based on your digital representation I would guess that 8 foot diameter would be appropriate.

 

Now lets look at the reality of the show itself.  I would guess that the trolley and track in actuality are most likely LGB from the late 1960's or early 1970's, as I am not sure when the trolley came on the scene in the show.  So my best guess based on that is that the curves on the first part of the vid are most likely LGB R1.  The 'Castle Scene' I believe utilizes large curves, most likely LGB R3.

 

Without access to the actual layout or drawings of the set, any attempt to clearly define the track used is purely a guess.  Good luck with your modeling endeavors.

 

Bob C.

[vsmith]

Is this indoors?, outdoors? what is the area available? the original question is so vague its almost impossible to give any opinions.

[ttrigg]

The correct answer requires more info> What is your planned diameter? Larger curves require more pieces to comlete a 360 degree turn. You could just use "flex" track and not worry about number of pieces.

[Rex in Pinetop]

The video shows two layouts.  The first is behind Mr Rodgers and the second is an animation.  Which one do you want to model?  How much space do you have to work with?  Are you going to be outdoors or indoors?  How big of a radius are you going to run?  What type of track do you plan to use?  (brass, steel, plastic, AL, rolled, or solid)

Rex

[Anonymous]

The folks building garden railroads have much more experience in G scale, so i move your post to this part of the Trains forums.

[DJJames]

Hi

I have a G scale train and I was just looking at Mr.Rogers show to see how his layout was set up.
Can Someone please tell me how i can make the same track layout like his and how many cerve track do I need?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3k3C-Man0I