Trains.com

Subscriber & Member Login

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

smallest (safe) radius for curves (newbie question)

759 views
1 replies
1 rating 2 rating 3 rating 4 rating 5 rating
  • Member since
    April 2003
  • 305,205 posts
smallest (safe) radius for curves (newbie question)
Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, January 29, 2005 10:50 PM
Sorry for another simple question, but what's the smallest radius curve would most people recommend for n-scale (kato unitrack) if we're running longer cars (like passenger cars)?

thanks for any help
  • Member since
    September 2003
  • From: Omaha, NE
  • 10,621 posts
Posted by dehusman on Sunday, January 30, 2005 12:35 AM
There is a "safe" radius and a "good looking" radius. Most N scale stuff is designed to go around a 9" radius curve so that would be about the minimum. For best visual effect I would suggest 15" or more.

Dave H.

Dave H. Painted side goes up. My website : wnbranch.com

Subscriber & Member Login

Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more!

Search the Community

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
Model Railroader Newsletter See all
Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox!