As I am designing my new layout, I have found that since I have twice as much space as necessary for an N scale layout, I will be expanding my curves from 16 to 18 inch minimum radius.
caldreamer As I am designing my new layout, I have found that since I have twice as much space as necessary for an N scale layout, I will be expanding my curves from 16 to 18 inch minimum radius.
Awsome! Your trains will thank you!
Rio Grande. The Action Road - Focus 1977-1983
riogrande5761 caldreamer As I am designing my new layout, I have found that since I have twice as much space as necessary for an N scale layout, I will be expanding my curves from 16 to 18 inch minimum radius. Awsome! Your trains will thank you!
Very wise move, you will be very glad you did. Operation will be better, appearance will be better.
Sheldon
Seeing as I use 15 inch curves, I can testify that longer rolling stock has issues even on that moderate radius (my U28C looks horrible, and my 80’ auto rack loves to derail!). A great choice moving up to 18 inches! I say give those trains as wide a radius as your space will allow!
Regards, Isaac
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I have fineally finished designing my new layout. It will have a mainline of 725 feet. Pueblo (the lowest point on the layout will be at 38 inches. I am now working out location of the towns that I wish to represent on my layout based upon their mile posts. I will also be using the actual grades for the Pikes Peak Sub, which run from .90 to 1.50 percent.
Just an update. I have worked out the track height from Denver to just south of Palmer Lake. The highest point on the layout will be 16.5 inches higher than Denver. Next step is to measure and place the towns down to Pueblo, making sure that I have clearance for the Pueblo staging under Denver staging..