Using the NMRA gauge to show the problem with a 1" wide spiral helix. In particular note how the left side of the gauge sits atop the line...
Some more photos of side-swipe and overhang, using my longest cars on two neighbouring tracks to test the actual clear space between them....
Here we see my longest piece of rolling stock - a shiny silver passenger car - and we're looking at how much it overhangs, outside hang I'm...
Here we see my longest piece of rolling stock - a shiny silver passenger car - and we're looking at how much it overhangs, inside hang I'm...
Model wagons on curves "hang out" further than the prototype, thus larger spacing must be maintained around corners to prevent adjacent...
Brand new Gp 30 befor getting the detailing process
Brand new B30-7 befor getting the detailing process
CP Rail 65' Straight Side Mill Gon
I took this in 1998 or 1999 in Gallup. I don't know what it is but it was new and looked liked it was going to get a lot of ATSF traffic.
Side view of X2F Uncoupler.
Moores Shipping
