Rhett, Easements are essential for smooth running especially in
marginal radii situations. The only other suggestion I can make is to
use curved turnouts to eliminate that chopped up look. They are a tad
more work to build but certainly help in the appearance department.
Bob Werre
BobWphoto.com
rhettgraves wrote:
> Okay fellas,
>
> Here's the next can 'o worms I'm going to open: minimum radius. My
> layout space is 10' wide and I'd like to get as much "straight run" in
> that width as possible. I plan to use easements on my curves. The
>
>
> I've been working on plans using 30" as a minimum for the mainline and
> 27.5" for sidings and spurs. I'm trying to go larger (32"-34") for
> the sake of appearances, but dropping an inch or two would really help
> with getting things to fit. What would you consider to be the
> practical minimum for my situation?
>
> Thanks in advance!
>
> Rhett Graves
>
>
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