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Subject: 
Train widths
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lugnet.trains
Date: 
Sat, 4 Nov 2000 04:16:20 GMT
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I'm designing a bridge that I'd like to later be able to convert to a rail
bridge. I'd like to design for two 9V tracks but I don't know how wide people
are building trains. Six or Eight? In other words, is it safe to lay two tracks
touching side-by-side and expect other people's trains to pass on this bridge?

Thanks,
Amy



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  Re: Train widths
 
(...) No. While technically that should pass 6 wide trains, as the track is 8 studs wide, it's not prudent. Many 6 wide trains have things protruding out (my PCC is 8 wide at a point) and if you have any curves anywhere near the bridge approach, (...) (24 years ago, 4-Nov-00, to lugnet.trains)

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