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Cheddar


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I'm still thinking about Cheddar and have come up with a track plan using Templot which scales out at the right length, but bends the layout into a 180 degree curve. The reason for the plan is to fit into a 15ft x 13ft space which I could theoretically use in the garage. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to put the layout up at home, which is something I'm keen to avoid. The prototype was on a curve, but nowhere near as severe. I think it works and has potential but I do wonder if going to the trouble of P4 means I should keep it exactly as it was and have end to end or larger roundy roundy.

 

Thoughts anyone?

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If I had the space, I would go for it. It's a far better incentive to have something that is up permanently to work on than constantly be working out of a box.

 

What is the minimum ruling radius? If that is workable in P4 then the visuals will follow along nicely.

 

Flymo

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Ah well Clevedon is sinking lower and lower...not fncy making a string of wcplr stations to go around the garage?

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Ta for the comments flymo. 4ft is the minimum rad in the fiddle yard (there may be some 3ft 6in) on one road and it's 7ft on the main running line generally.

Matt - I'm not saying I won't build Clevedon, I just haven't started yet ;)

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I think you will be ok with running qualities of the stock, but your big problem is the decision on what coupling to use to give

reliable use on a continuously curving track. EG jacksons are out of the question.

Regards

Dave

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If you take look at my blog (fen end pit) you'll see there is quite a similarity between your plans and what I've been building in my spare room in P4. I have a radius down to 40" and this works fine with AJs though obviously you can't uncouple on that radius.

 

Good luck

David Barham

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