Track spacing in yards and mainline
Track spacing in yards and mainline - the MRH Forum
2 inch spacing appears to be sufficient except on curves where 2.5 inches seems enough based on running the 89' auto carriers and other long cars.
What do you use for yard track spacing - Model Railroader Magazine
I use 2 inches between tracks--measured center of track to center of neighboring track--in the yard and sidings. This gives enough space to get ...
Yard Track Spacing - page 1 - N and Z Scales - TheRailwire
1.5" between mainline tracks for UP is the minimum standard, and frankly from an appearance standpoint, I really don't notice any difference ...
Yard Track Spacing? | TrainBoard.com - The Internet's Original
I heard some time ago that the spacing between track centers in yards is narrower than on the mainline or spurs.
Track Spacing - Trainorders.com
For 1/87 scale. Two inch centers on mainline straight track and 2 1/2" centers on mainline curves of 30 to 42 inch radius. Works well for me.
The railroad yard: track laying, a daunting task. - Trainz Forums
The mainline runs smack along side the yard and is in a 25 mph zone. 10 mph is yard speed limit. I always keep one of my yard sidings clear of ...
Main Line and Sidings Spacing | Model Train Forum
Parallel tracks are set by centerline to centerline spacing. On the Southern Pacific, 14 feet was a common track spacing on tangents (straight ...
49 - Railroad yards explained! With over 25 yard track plans and ...
Get comfortable as we look at railroad yards & designs. I explain the different types, why they are there in the first place, ...
Distance between tracks and wall in rail yard
I use 9" center to center minimum on main line with 10' diameter minimum, but I model 1:29. I would go an inch more on 1:20.3 unless you ...
Standard MRR Track center spacing? - page 2 - N and Z Scales
... spacing between mainline tangent tracks was 14 feet. That would ... My maps for Highland yard at Waterloo show 14' mainline clearance and 13' yard ...
Model Railroad Yard Design - YouTube
What are the essential features of classification yards on model railroads? That's what we talk about in this video.
What is the dimensions for N scale between two parallel track ? I red ...
I used #7 turnouts in my yards and industries, and even those worked out to 1-1/4" for any parallel track spacing. I guess this also was easy ...
Track Spacing - Modelling Questions, Help and Tips - RMweb
The 6ft is the gap between 2 mainline tracks rather than track centre to track centre. It's also not a fixed distance, with some examples of distances that are ...
Staging yard track spacing? - Model Train Forum
I'm working on my staging yard and I was planning on laying tracks on a 2.5" spacing interval. I know my #6 Atlas turnouts will have room to ...
Tomix yard set 91017 - Track Systems - JNS Forum
... spacing for mainline track. I think it looks better. Actually i think this yard set is just a sideeffect of using S280 reverse curves with ...
49 (AUDIO FIX) - Railroad yards explained! With 25 yard track plans ...
Get comfortable as we look at railroad yards & designs. I explain the different types, why they are there in the first place, ...
I noticed some folks on this sub seem to be struggling with yard ...
A/D MUST be the length of your longest train. · Lead track SHOULD be the same length, or longer, than your A/D track. · Longest yard tracks will ...
data sheet - National Model Railroad Association
Since you can only reach so far, you are limited on total yard width, maybe. 12 or 13 tracks. A ratio of 5 arrival/departure to 7 classification tracks is out ...
The track spacing is the distance between the track centres of double-track railway lines. There are standard distances derived from the standard loading ...
Track spacing for a double main for Ho scale. - Model Railroad Forums
For curves in HO less than 30", you would need near 3" of separation between the two track centers. Below 24", you would want just over 3.25" if ...