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 Linn H. Westcott classified radii as follows (HO scale)<ul><li>Sharp: 18"</li><li>Conventional: 24"</li><li>Broad: 30" </li></ul> With sharp curves, you´ll limit your operation to short wheel-base locos and rolling stock, with conventional curves, you should be OK with most of the R-T-R equipment currently in the market, but if you intend to run those 85" or 89" - cars, broad curves seem to be the minimum.If you intend to operate those Big Boys or UP 9000´s - well, then you´d better go for 42" and above, if you want them to look OK on the track...[:D]The type of operation and equipment you like to see on your "road" finally determines your minimum radius!
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