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That is about an 18 inch radius curve which is about the smallest recommended radius for most HO equipment. You did mention what scale you are modeling in, so the 18 inches will depend on what you want to operate and most particularly what type of equipment. I would think that shorter wheel based cars and locomotives would be fine, but articulated steam engines might well be challenged at that dimension and some long passenger equipment would exhibit some severe over hang and would probably necessitate truck mounted (Talgo) coupling. See if you can temporarily lay down a loop to track and take a look at the rolling stock and if you have a power supply, try running a train on it. Bigger radius or transition into the curves would be benificial. Hope this is of some use to you and have fun "playing with trains" as my spouse says. <br />Will
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