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<p>Typical prototype dimensions for track centers are:</p><p>Main tracks: 15' was typical until fairly recently, now 20' is preferred. 25' would be nice to have, everyone agrees, but it's generally too expensive to adopt (because the subgrade costs get very high). On some lines 14' is found in places. </p><p>Siding to main: 15' typical</p><p>Yard tracks: 15' preferred but 13' acceptable.</p><p>Industry tracks: 15' preferred, 13' minimum except in special cases. </p><p>S. Hadid</p>
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