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<P>I am playing with my layout on AutoCAD (I have it on my laptop for work and don't want to purchase something else)....and am wondering what is an optimum turnout that's easy on the train yet doesn't take a real long radius? #4 is tighter and #6 is wider, correct? I am going to be using mostly modern style diesels and will have an Amtrac passenger train too. Also some steam because my 5 year old likes the "Polar Express".....<sigh>. My layout is a smaller one, approx. 6 x 13 feet overall and I will be sharing it with a 4 lane HO slot car track. My train system will be within 30 inches of an edge so that I can reach a de-railed train, and I can get a de-slotted slot car with a pair of my extension grippers.</P> <P>I am also interested in elevation.....2% vs. 3% and 4% inclines. I don't want too steep of an incline and do not know how to gauge what is ok vs. what is too steep.</P> <P>My layout will be simulating the Smokey / Blue Ridge Mountain area (an Eastern TN, Western NC, and Northern GA).</P> <P>I am looking for that happy medium and hoping for any feedback. Thanks!</P> <P>Mike/Nightshade</P> <P>P.S. How long is an 83' passenger car in HO scale? Sounds too long for what I want, but what do I know..... </P>
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