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.
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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.