turning radius

tremp Apr 9, 2000

  1. tremp

    tremp Guest

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    Just wondering if someone could tell me if a turning radius is measured from the center to the inside rail or outside?

    Thanks
     
  2. Alan

    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    [​IMG] and the winner is... Alan. Radius is measured from the centerline.

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    <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by tremp:
    Just wondering if someone could tell me if a turning radius is measured from the center to the inside rail or outside?

    Thanks
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    Believe it must be measured from the outside since 18" radis laid properly measures exactly 36" across.
     
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    Alan Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Centerline is correct. Whenever you're laying a curve, measure on the centerline. All the sectional track that you buy will make a curve on the centerline radius. 18" curves laid properly will create a 36" circle from centerline to centerline.

    Prototypes use centerlines too. For instance the typical distance between to parallel tracks is 13-16 feet from center to center.

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