track centres

[gabbyhayes]

is there a standard for track centres - I.m using 1:29 scale?

[markperr]

I also run 1:29 and I've used six inches (15 cm) as my standard for straights. Others may give you a different number. Curves should be based on you're longest piece of rolling stock.

Mark

[Marty Cozad]

I'm 7.5 to 8" o.c. for longer cars and visitors who run wider stuff.

[Greg Elmassian]

I got 7" for straights, and Marty's numbers for curves. Overhang on long cars can be a killer.

If you are tight for space, get a couple of intermodals or USAT streamliners to check!

Regards, Greg

[Tom The Brat]

I used 9 inches for that reason.

[Anonymous]

Just to double check as I'm about to start my layout- this spring, are you saying on parallel tracks from center (centre) to center of tracks to space about 6-7 on straits and about 9 on curves, also how much does that change come into play with larger diameter curves ( I hope to use a min of about 20' but I havent spent the time outside yet to see if that will work in a couple places- I may have to go much tighter for it to work) I plan to run "modern" equipment-with possiblity of the largest avail equipment on the layout.

actually as a side note, I hope to convert to all body mount couplers, because I plan to operate with switching etc and based on my HO experience body mounted couplers is a must. what diameter curves is needed on larger equipment to do that.