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First layout. Need help with curves
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<p>Draw a half circle. (I use about 28 inches radius)</p><p>Draw straight track that are about 1 inch offset to the outside of that curve.</p><p>About 15 to 20 degrees of curvature before you arrive at the straight track, end the constant radius. Allow flex track to fall into a natural radius and reach the straight away.</p><p>With full length heavyweight cars, you look to use about 16 inches before you hit the curve and after you hit the curve.</p><p> You will find that your engines and trains dont JERK to one side as they leave the straights.</p>
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