Distance between mainline tracks?
- Thread starter Evan
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The NMRA Track Clearance Standards show 15/16" separation recommended for N scale parallel tracks.
Andrew
Andrew
I read somewhere a long time ago that I should use 1 1/4 inch from center to center and I also use it on wide curves. I like the look of it even though it may be over standard a bit.
You have to...
...read the whole thing.
Top of ther first page says, "These Clearances and Track Centers provide for Interchange and satisfactory operation of interurban and street railway equipment only."
There are 2 other standards linked off the reference page, S-7 & S-8.
Mark<------------------Never a "nitpicker, but sometimes a nitwit"
...read the whole thing.
Top of ther first page says, "These Clearances and Track Centers provide for Interchange and satisfactory operation of interurban and street railway equipment only."
There are 2 other standards linked off the reference page, S-7 & S-8.
Mark<------------------Never a "nitpicker, but sometimes a nitwit"
MCL_RDG said:...read the whole thing.
Top of ther first page says, "These Clearances and Track Centers provide for Interchange and satisfactory operation of interurban and street railway equipment only."
There are 2 other standards linked off the reference page, S-7 & S-8.
Mark<------------------Never a "nitpicker, but sometimes a nitwit"
Ooops...
You shoudl be looking at S-8 as per Mark's message -
http://www.nmra.org/standards/s-8tables.html
Sorry for the confusion. (I don't have to read the whole thing... just the title
duh...)Andrew
It sort of depends! (like a lot of things)
On my layout I usually use 1.25".... In staging yards I use 1.5" becuase I can get my fingers in there better and when I want a congested look, I use 1".
My main yard is just a hair over 1" spacing and it has no problems even on the tighest curves with the longest passanger cars.
On my layout I usually use 1.25".... In staging yards I use 1.5" becuase I can get my fingers in there better and when I want a congested look, I use 1".
My main yard is just a hair over 1" spacing and it has no problems even on the tighest curves with the longest passanger cars.