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Altenburg train clearances:
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Tue, 27 Aug 2002 20:42:42 GMT
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Yet more rtlTrain4 info.
There are effectively 4 major regions of track in the layout:
The Altenburg (upper) loop; this will have clearance for a metroliner at
most. 6 wide trains (possibly with small clips protruding from the
sides). Clearances away from turns need only be the width of the track
sleepers (8). Someone enterprising who possesses a metroliner can
figure out exact stud clearances on the turns. Overhead clearance is for
a metroliner, but be careful if you put something over the track that it
doesn't look out-of-scale. If Derek gets ambitious, we may see
catenaries.
The Lower, outside loop: We're using the Go train / Eleura car
clearances, as have been posted here a few times. Turns, especially the
tight ones, need very wide clearances for the sweep of those beasts.
Straightaways need 10-wide clearances. (one stud either side of
sleepers)
The Lower, inside loop: Here's the sticky one. I think we can relax
the width, height, or both. We'll definitely relax the turn sweep
clearances.
The ramps: these will probably have lots of clearance, but since
there's no call to require it, assume metroliner clearance.
As for the sleepers themselves: I'm thinking of calling for plate +
tile clearance on top of the sleepers. This allows us to build
nice-looking road crossings. Derek, anyone else, what are your
under-car clearance requirements like? We may relax this on the outer
loop if necessary.
Jeff E
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| (...) I'll do a clearance diagram for the Metroliner. The big question will be whether we allow the club car or not. I noticed it cuts the inside of the corners much more then the other cars. I'll do a diagram that demonstrates both. I've been (...) (22 years ago, 27-Aug-02, to lugnet.org.ca.rtltoronto)
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