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Builds, Repairs, Show Your Machines! => Live Steam Locomotives => Topic started by: Weedensteam on May 06, 2022, 09:36:12 pm

Title: Re: Track layout
Post by: Weedensteam on May 07, 2022, 10:49:25 am

Thanks guys, valid points to think about.

Title: Re: Track layout
Post by: Steamloco on May 07, 2022, 09:40:38 am

I put a straight section in my curves (oval) to help reduce friction with a longer consist. Wouldn't be needed for a lone locomotive.

Title: Re: Track layout
Post by: jkbixby on May 07, 2022, 05:21:31 am

As far as I know the only time that you need a straight section between two curves is when you have a S curve situation otherwise it's up to you. The continuous curve will give the train a smoother path as there is no abrupt transition from curve to tangent and back again.

Title: Track layout
Post by: Weedensteam on May 06, 2022, 09:36:12 pm

I am planning on building a basic layout to test my locomotives, etc, is there any reason to add a short 12" section between the two arcs as shown in "B" or would it be better to just let the curves continue?


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