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Chuck <br /> The center spacing on curved track depends much on the class of rolling stock you are running. Check the [url="http://www.nmra.org/"]<u><b>NMRA </b></u>[/url]recommended practices for the class of equipment you intend on running. The sharper the curve the more overhang the cars will have. <br /> <br /> You can only fit a certain number of tracks in a given space, so spacing the track closer won't necessarily allow more tracks. If you are designing your own track plan, then I sugegest buying[url="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0890242275/102-9529664-4847354?v=glance"] <b><u>"Track Planning for Realistic Operation: Prototype Railroad Concepts for Your Model Railroad"</u></b>[/url]by John Armstrong. <br /> <br /> <br /> As for minimum distance from a wall without trees or building flats, the clearence would be the same as a tunnel wall or track side objects. But that will not be enough where the tangent meets the curve (remember the overhang). Easements on curves are always recommended. Also consider the limitations on modeling wide loads. Stay away at least 3" or 4" from a wall and even more if you will be adding object between the wall and track. <br /> <br />
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