Big Bend

Robin Matthysen Apr 11, 2003

  1. Robin Matthysen

    Robin Matthysen Passed Away October 17, 2005 In Memoriam

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    Well I think I am finally happy. My minimum radius for my mainline is now 36 inches. Huge for N gauge but I love it. [​IMG]
     
    Robin Matthysen, Apr 11, 2003
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  2. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Wow. That's an interesting photo!

    I'm quite envious of a radius of 36!"

    Is it just the photo composition, or is there some superelevation in your track through that curve?

    This view certainly illustrates an intriguing potential for N scale. That being the great scenery to railroad ratio than can be achieved.

    :D

    Boxcab E50
     
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  3. Robin Matthysen

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    No super elevation Boxcab Just a slight grade.
    The angle of the camera could be the reason for the apperance of super elevation.
     
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    Here is a helicopter view. It shows the bend in the track much better. [​IMG]
     
    Robin Matthysen, Apr 11, 2003
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  5. Colonel

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    Robin,

    Those two shots are just fantastic I think that long curve looks great.

    Would love to see more shots.
     
    Colonel, Apr 11, 2003
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  6. BoxcabE50

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    The second view really shows off that 36" radius! Very nice. What is the area that looks like a cutout? Something to do with the adjacent spur?

    I agree with Paul. Would like to see more photos.

    :D

    Boxcab E50

    [ 11. April 2003, 16:00: Message edited by: BoxcabE50 ]
     
    BoxcabE50, Apr 11, 2003
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  7. Robin Matthysen

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    boxcab, that will be a creek. Will post pictures later. The spur will serve a cattle loading area
     
    Robin Matthysen, Apr 11, 2003
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  8. Stefan

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    Great modelling Robin. I like your backgrounds. Are they from "Backdrop Warehouse"?
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    Stefan, Apr 12, 2003
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  9. completely nuts

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    With that sort of radius you could model the Horse Shoe Curve.

    Paul
     
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