Hello, I am building 4 separate tracks, 3 HO scale and 1 N scale layouts on a multi level layout. I would like to make a 22" radius figure 8. Nothing fancy, just a 90 degree flat crossing. Does anyone know of a site where I can see what exactly I need to make this happen? Thanks for any help.
Use 45º crossing not 90º for flat figure 8
Track - nickel silver gray roadbed
# of pieces item #
28 44503, H0 Bachmann E-Z Track, Curve radius 22"
4 44512, H0 Bachmann E-Z Track, Straight 3"
4 44514, H0 Bachmann E-Z Track, Straight 4.5"
1 44543, H0 Bachmann E-Z Track, Crossing 3". 45º
A flat Fig-8 using a 90deg crossing can be done, but it will be roughly 9-1/2 feet long:
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24 - 22" Radius Curves
8 - 9" Straights
4 - 3" Straights
1 - 90º Crossing
The 2" Straight filler pieces used with the 90º crossing to make an 18" Radius Fig-8 aren't needed.
Len
Both replies will work for me. I have a 4' x 10' main table with a 4' x 4' at one end like a stubby L. Thank you for your help. When I get my vision done, I will attach a pic to this topic.