Home
ONLINE
STORE
"ASK THE BACH MAN"
FORUM
PARTS, SERVICE,
& INFORMATION
CATALOGS AND
BROCHURES
Welcome,
Guest
. Please
login
or
register
.
Did you miss your
activation email?
December 07, 2019, 06:35:07 PM
News:
Please read the Forum Code of Conduct
>>Click Here <<
Bachmann Message Board
Discussion Boards
N
radius
« previous
next »
Pages:
[
1
]
Author
Topic: radius (Read 2244 times)
rookie
radius
«
on:
August 13, 2011, 12:03:59 PM »
Hey guys, what is the smallest radius that one would want to run on n scale. I need to set up a layout on maybe a 4x6 for my grandson and he will want as much track, sidings, turnouts etc, as i can put on it. thanks, david
Logged
skipgear
Re: radius
«
Reply #1 on:
August 13, 2011, 02:07:58 PM »
It really depends on the equipment you plan to run. If you want to run large steam or modern 6 axle loco's, the absolute minimum is 11 1/4" but most will recomend somewhere around 14".
I have built layouts with as small as 6"R but they were built with specific equipment in mind.
Logged
Tony Hines
Modeling the B&O in Loveland, OH 1947-1950
ACY
Re: radius
«
Reply #2 on:
August 13, 2011, 05:20:48 PM »
If you want to be able to utilize the greatest variety of locomotives and rolling stock a minimum radius of around 15" or so will allow you to use most items.
Logged
James in FL
Re: radius
«
Reply #3 on:
August 14, 2011, 11:04:08 AM »
Hi rookie,
IMO
11.25r is a good minimum, but its tight on the main.
Go 15r + wherever possible.
For really tight sidings, yards, etc., my absolute minimum is 9r.
Have a look here for some layout ideas;
http://www.carendt.us/index.html
…and here for transitions (a good read)
http://www.trackplanning.com/easements.htm
Good Luck
Edit; fixed link
«
Last Edit: August 14, 2011, 06:48:57 PM by James in FL
»
Logged
Fred Klein
Re: radius
«
Reply #4 on:
August 27, 2011, 02:24:31 PM »
Rookie,
I'm a grandpa too, but I'm running my own N scale layout (used to be in HO a long time ago). I'm running Bachmann's EZ track system in 12.5 and 11.25 radii. The two complement each other and make for a nice double track layout. I run fairly long diesels (Bachmann Dash 8-40s) and they run very well on either radius. Is it prototypical? Probably not, but in N scale the overhang on the curves is really not very noticeable - at least to my old eyes. Also, instead of a 4x6 piece of plywood, you may want to consider a hollow-core door. I'm running mine on a 32"x80" door and even with the 12.5 inch radius, there is plenty of space left for sidings, etc. Lot of times, you can pick up a door that has some imperfections (mine has a couple of small holes punched in one side) for very little money. IIRC, I paid $10 for mine.
Hope this helps,
Fred Klein
Okeechobee, FL
Logged
Fred Klein
Okeechobee, FL
Pages:
[
1
]
« previous
next »
Jump to:
Please select a destination:
-----------------------------
Discussion Boards
-----------------------------
=> General Discussion
=> E-Z App
=> Large
=> Williams by Bachmann
=> On30
=> Plasticville U.S.A.
=> HO
=> Thomas & Friends
=> N
-----------------------------
Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.s) - READ ONLY FORUM
-----------------------------
=> General Questions
=> Large Scale
=> Williams by Bachmann
=> On30
=> HO
=> N
=> DCC
Powered by SMF
|
SMF © 2015, Simple Machines
Loading...