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Post by gyroflyer on Jul 16, 2013 2:59:32 GMT -5
Hi all,
I was wondering what the bridge/tunnel clearance is for Z? I would normally use a double stacked container car as my reference but I don’t have one in Z scale. Also, is distance measured from rail top?
Thanks.
Mark
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Post by markm on Jul 16, 2013 6:17:58 GMT -5
The standard (NMRA S-7) is 1 3/16" for the "classic" era and 1 1/4" for the modern (post-1980s) era as measured from the rail top.
Hope this helps,
Mark
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Post by gyroflyer on Jul 16, 2013 11:15:15 GMT -5
Thank you very much Mark. I think I had read that somewhere online but all I saw were two measurements. It didn’t make any sense at the time because it wasn’t explained as “classic and modern” eras. I’m glad you gave me the full scoop.
Mark
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Post by markm on Jul 16, 2013 11:46:04 GMT -5
Mark, Actually there's more. There is also an NMRA "Old time" (19th century) standard (that would be about 1 inch) that is not yet set in Z scale. You might want to check out the NMRA Standards page: www.nmra.org/standards/sandrp/consist.htmlas they have a number of documents on clearances, spacing and such that you might find useful. Mark |
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Post by Admin on Jul 16, 2013 11:47:04 GMT -5
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