What is the smallest radius I can effectively operate an "O" scale (or "O" gauge) train? I have an area 30" wide.
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Nobie028
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1) "Just had a quick poke around the old 'tinternet and it would appear that the standard radius for curves is 36" so a circle of track would take up 6' You can probably get bigger radii curves, but the search I did seemed to only come up with the 36" variety" Source: http://www.newrailwaymodellers.co.uk/Forums/viewtopic.php?t=3023&sid=88e68641858ee520a23923ec1bcb53da thiss would be the standard radius. 2) As far as the minimal radius is concerned, I don't know. If you don't find any answer here, I suggest that you ask on a more specific forum such as this one: http://ogaugerr.infopop.cc/eve/forums 3) Here some further information about O gauge: http://www.rrtrack.com/html/o-gauge_analysis.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O_scale http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rail_transport_modelling_scales
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Not enough space there. Plus U need to factor in what size cars U will be using (no monster 'Observation' cars) & is it American Flyer (2 rails)or Lionel(3 rails)??? Most don't realize it but 1/2 "O" gauge (HO) (small trains) require the same space as "O" gauge. However, in HO, they make a "Flex Track" that can go as small as 30" with small cars. For Ur space U would have to go to "N" gauge I'm thinking. John
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Atlas O has a track with a 27" diameter curve that should fit in your 30" space. Some locomotives won't run on such a tight curve so check it out before buying anything. MTH brand has a track with 31" outside diameter curve that most "O" scale engines can run on.
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