Just wondering if someone could tell me if a turning radius is measured from the center to the inside rail or outside? Thanks
Not certain, but I think it is from the track centre line ------------------ Alan The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.ac-models.com http://Andersley.homestead.com http://galleryusarail_tehcaj.homestead.com http://eurogallery.homestead.com
yes i think its from the track centre as well ------------------ wheres all the C636's???? stickymonk.com Matts Photo gallery
and the winner is... Alan. Radius is measured from the centerline. ------------------ When in doubt, empty your magazine.
<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<HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Believe it must be measured from the outside since 18" radis laid properly measures exactly 36" across.
twr - Welcome to Trainboard I think either way would be near enough in the small scales ------------------ Alan The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.ac-models.com http://Andersley.homestead.com http://galleryusarail_tehcaj.homestead.com http://eurogallery.homestead.com
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. ------------------ Corey Lynch VP - Rensselaer Model RR Society NEB&W RR