Distance between tracks?

[electrolove]

I wonder what the closest distance betwees two tracks is in HO scale? Is there any recommendations?

[GMTRacing]

Electrolove,
NMRA have standard clearance recommendations on their site. The temptation is to narrow things up, and eventually you will try to have a loco with large front overhang try to go by inside a long wheelbase car that is going the opposite way with bad results (don't ask how I know). If you're going to wing it at least check the above before you lay down track. J.R.

[electrolove]

Thanks for your answer. I have looked at the site but I can't find what I'm looking for. Can someone please tell me whereon the site I can find it?

QUOTE: Originally posted by GMTRacing

Electrolove,
NMRA have standard clearance recommendations on their site. The temptation is to narrow things up, and eventually you will try to have a loco with large front overhang try to go by inside a long wheelbase car that is going the opposite way with bad results (don't ask how I know). If you're going to wing it at least check the above before you lay down track. J.R.

[rogerhensley]

Look in the Standards section.

What you want is S-8 Track Centers at: http://www.nmra.org/standards/s-8.html

It is broken down by the class (size) of equipment and scale. The footnote M is the preferred Minimum Track Center Distance for easy handling, coupling, yards, etc.

[electrolove]

Thanks a lot for your help, great! :)

QUOTE: Originally posted by rogerhensley

Look in the Standards section.

What you want is S-8 Track Centers at: http://www.nmra.org/standards/s-8.html

It is broken down by the class (size) of equipment and scale. The footnote M is the preferred Minimum Track Center Distance for easy handling, coupling, yards, etc.