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Post by darticus on Sept 8, 2017 16:11:44 GMT -5
What is the smallest diameter a end can have and still allow Marklin locos and rolling stock to run ok? The inside of my track oval is 15.25 inches and I want to put a figure 8 inside it. Maybe I can use flex track. Any suggestions for steam loco and cars that will run on a tight turn? Thanks Ron
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Post by Rob Albritton on Sept 8, 2017 16:18:11 GMT -5
The vast majority of Marklin gear is designed for a minimum radius of 145mm. The quick math says that's a diameter of 11.417 inches.
From personal experience, the best running layouts use 195mm radius. That equals 15.354 inch diameter.
I think your figure 8 inside the oval will be fine. Use flex track (Atlas makes some great stuff) and keep your parallel track center lines 1 inch apart. So in your case, make the inside of the figure 8 track a diameter of 14.25 inches.
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Post by neverland on Sept 9, 2017 2:35:19 GMT -5
Keep in mind passenger cars require more turning room than boxcars. So with your layout in mind, you may have to watch structures & landscaping placement.
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