At first I wanted the segments
like my other curved modules, 22,5°, 2m radius. This are 785mm long
trapezoidal segments. But this was too small. I “couldn’t
get the curve.” The radius would be too small.
So I’ve made a test track. I made the
drawing with different radii and glued to my templates the ties. Track
is soldered according to the centerline. I’ve tested
with my friend Friedhelm different H0n3 engines. They will run down
to 400 mm radius, and the Blackstone K27 should make 18’’,
but rumor says it will make 17’’ too.
I planned bigger segments, 22.5° but 1000mm at the long side. Just
like I had with my Diamond
Valley. Now the sides from one segment are 1000 mm (3.28’=
39.4’’) and 805 mm (2.64’ = 31.7’’). And
500 mm (1.64’ = 19.7’’ ) of course. This way I get
the standard main line about 1,3 m = 4.5' between the turnouts. But
for narrow gauge I think this is long enough.
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