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Loop width?

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Loop width?
Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 27, 2005 9:25 PM
Ok..I kinda have a L-shape layout going! What is a good width for a loop? I may beable to free up more room..If not the L-shape is all i`am able togo with right now at this point! Thanks again!

P.S..we need a modelrailroad show!!!
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 27, 2005 10:34 PM
Not sure if this answers your question or not. I have an "N" scale layout in an "L" it is 24" wide, 10 x 10' each side of the "L" In order to provide a loop I needed to put in a 34" dogbone on each end. You can somehow interpolated that up to your scale. Hope it helps. Dave
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, January 27, 2005 10:56 PM
Yes..and thanks!
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 28, 2005 4:56 AM
Message for davsachz

Hi!

I can see that you like mining for coal and the layout you described sounds like the layout that i am trying to acheive!

Do you have any pics or any more info on it?


SOOOOOO many thanks mate


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