My new layout calls for a dual track mainline . I had planned on using HO cork roadbed, but the test module looks like the tracks are too close together. What is the minimum recommended distance between main lines in N guage?? Happy Modeling!! John
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Posted by millcstl (Member # 60) on :
John, On tangent tracks 1" in N is considered minimum. on your curves anything from 1 3/8 to 1 1/2 depending on your curve radii. In N scale I wouldn't go much under a 13 inch radii if at all possible. Why are you using HO roadbed? Is it just leftover from your last pike? I would think the N scale roadbed would work a lot better. Remember the Rio Grande! Scott
Posted by jcater (Member # 31) on :
Thanks Scott. Yeah the HO stuff is left over, but is about wide enough to run a dual line in N. With a bit of separation it will be fine. My single line branches will use N roadbed. Happy Modeling and Have a Great Thanksgiving!! John
------------------ The Santa Fe and Southwestern, Chief of the Southwest!
. I had planned on using HO cork roadbed, but the test module looks like the tracks are too close together. What is the minimum recommended distance between main lines in N guage?? Happy Modeling!!