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In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Calum Tsang writes:
> In lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto, Rob Stehlik writes:
> > Hi to all the train guys. I have been thinking about the bridge I may or may
> > not build, and I am wondering how much clearance is needed at the sides of
> > the track. If I put 1 plate and 1 brick on top of the very edge of the
> > railway ties, is that going to interfere with the train passing over it?
rtlToronto of course can and should set whatever standards they like but to
this particular point (close to the track), I have always assumed that I had
to clear the track power connectors on a straightaway, and no more.
There are a number of (6 wide) models of mine that will clear that but would
not clear your proposed 1 plate and 1 brick above the tie. The reason for
that is that they have truck mounted front pilots, or have steps in the
center, etc. that would hang up on that. And I don't think I'm the only
modeler that models that way.
However that's just my opinion, the rtlToronto group properly should set the
standard.
> The general guideline is that we're going to attempt to be eight wide
> compatible for the folks from MonLUG and ParLUGment who might be eight wide
> (even if I think rtlToronto should be primarily six wide). What this means
> practically:
>
> -At least 1 dot extra on each side of the 8 dot wide track
>
> -At minimum 15 bricks tall clearance for EluraCar camera car system (not an
> absolute requirement, but a nicety), 14 bricks tall for larger cars like the
> 4552 Railcrane.
>
> However, at that low on the track, it shouldn't affect anything as long as
> your bricks are on the sides of the tracks, in between you'll hit the
> motor pack and any low slung cars.
>
> Calum
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| (...) I am going to throw a "me too" in here. The power connector bricks on a straight away is my maximum straight track rail side height clearance setting. Actually, my well cars will crash into the power connectors if the power connectors are to (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jun-01, to lugnet.trains)
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| (...) The general guideline is that we're going to attempt to be eight wide compatible for the folks from MonLUG and ParLUGment who might be eight wide (even if I think rtlToronto should be primarily six wide). What this means practically: -At least (...) (23 years ago, 19-Jun-01, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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