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Okay, it's not a new topic, but I'd like to get some viewpoints on the subject of radius. Here's the deal: 1) As some may recall, I've recently moved and am building a new layout "ground up." I'm in extreme "plywood central" stage, with only part of the benchwork even built. 2) I am mostly a "lone wolf" operator. I have some MRR friends who come over on occasion, but the ops sessions are very casual and I'd say 90% of the time I am running things solo. 3) I do like to just "let 'em run" to a large extent. I tend to put some trains in motion on the mainline (all my layouts and plans call for a continuous running option, which I do want), then amuse myself switching locals and freight runs around them 4) I have tested all my locos and rolling stock down to 22" radius and there are no technical issues with that, i.e. they all run, and run fine. 5) While I recognize that the longer locos/cars do look aesthetically better on larger radius, they don't bug me running on 24" either... Part of that may be that previous layouts were much smaller and to some extent, 24" radius is already "expansive" by my previous standards. So the question is this: I've come down to two plans. The major difference being one calls for 30" minimum radius on the mainline, the other 24" minimum (though most is more 26-28" range). The smaller radius plan allows for nearly double the mainline run in my 20x28 space. Yes, as you may be able to tell I'm leaning toward the 24" option, so for those of you thinking "it sounds like you've already made up your mind"... I understand why... But my response is "No, not really." I lean that way, but part of me also has a naggging doubt that I'm leaning toward the wrong decision. In short, I'm not convinced. That's exactly what I'm looking for here... The opinion, experience and input of all of you folks here. Thanks ahead of time... Casey.
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