Model Railroad Curve Radius And Track Spacing.


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Fig 1
curve interference points
Searching I found a reference to 15" minimum radius for 4-8-8-4 Big Boy, which has two drive axles on each articulated section. Another reference gave worst case over 22", most equipment 19". A 3 drive axle nonarticulated steam locomotive would be amongst the worst.

On straight track
On curves minimum radius and track to track spacing intersection A n B ∩

Created on 21 February 2024

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