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Jun 28, 2013 · Six inch centers on curves will provide adequate clearance for an articulated or electric to safely pass on an inside track while scale passenger cars travel by on the outside track. That means O-72 inside of O-84.
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In North America, standard-gauge track uses wooden railroad ties which measure 8'6" (2.59m) in length, 7" (17.78cm) tall, and 9" (22.86cm) wide. The distance between the ties is typically 21" (53.34cm), so with 9"-wide ties that makes the gap between ties 12" (30.48cm).
- What Are The Meaning of Track Codes?
- How Long Do Railroad Ties/Sleepers Last Outdoors?
- How Do You Install Railway Ties?
- What’s The Minimum Radius Track I Should use?
- What’s The Best Way to Lay Garden Railway Track?
- How Do I Keep The Track Clean?
- How Much Track Cleaning Is Required Once Track Is installed?
- Is There Anything I Can Do to Prevent Ice from Forming on My Outdoor Track?
The “code” of a rail (i.e, code-250 rail) is merely its height measured in thousandths of an inch. Hence, code 250 is .250″, or 1/4″ tall.
The answer to this question depends on many factor–the type of material the tie is made from (plastic or wood), your climate (dry vs. wet vs. salt water spray), and even how much direct sunlight each tie receives. Commercial gauge-1 track ties contain UV protectants to help them weather outdoors longer. Properly maintained, your outdoor ties should...
If you’re using sectional track, the ties are integrated with the rail into one piece. No assembly is required. If you’re using flex track, the rail and ties are separated. After bending/cutting the rail to the desired curve(s), the ties simply slide onto the rails. No glue or screws/staples needed!
Most trains will negotiate the smallest radius available, which is LGB’s #1100 curved track. This is 2′ in radius, making a 4′-diameter circle. However, this is far too tight for realistic operation. A general rule of thumb is to use the largest radius you have room for. Though this is a matter of opinion, I feel that a radius of 7′ or 8′ is about ...
There are many, many ways to lay track outdoors, none of them right or wrong. I prefer using a method similar to that of full-size railroads. Dig a trench 2″-3″ deep along the line where you want your track to go. Fill the trench up to the level of the bottom of the ties with crusher fines, decomposed granite, or some other crushed rock. Do NOT use...
Constant cleaning of the track is probably the biggest thing that drives people away from track power. Mechanical cleaners (as opposed to solvents) are still the most effective, unless your track is coated with oil, say from a live steamer. Start out by brushing any dirt, sand, or debris from the track with a small broom. The track can then be clea...
That depends on a lot of things. What is your rail made of? Aluminum seems to require more cleaning than brass. How many trees do you have around and do they drop sap? What sort of birds or animals are around that might contribute to dirty track? Do you run plastic wheels or metal (metal runs cleaner)? How long between runs? The more often you run,...
Unfortunately, I know of nothing that will prevent ice from forming on the rails. Any chemical that might be applied could also interfere with conductivity and/or gum up your wheels. Increased amperage would have little effect. Heating the rails via solar radiation is probably the best bet. Once the ice has melted, wipe the rails down well so ice d...
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A standard-gauge railway is a railway with a track gauge of 1,435 mm ( 4 ft 8⁄2 in ). The standard gauge is also called Stephenson gauge (after George Stephenson ), international gauge, UIC gauge, uniform gauge, normal gauge and European gauge in Europe, [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] and SGR in East Africa.
