Paternosterrow

It would be far better to ask the question in the Modelling Questions, Help and Tips section of the forum. It's not really a suitable topic for a blog.

 

Nick

The answer is always going to be "it varies" - it depends on the stock, the loco, and your preferences really. Why not lay out some different radii with a couple of yards of flexible track and see where the sweet spot is?

 

For marking out the curves, use a string compass, or make a simple beam compass with a bit of wood. Nail in one end, holes in the other for a pencil at different radii.

Without trying to be pedantic, Just go for the largest radius you can.

With a room 12x12 you are better off than most modellers.so use the room available.

 

I'm lucky in a way as my layout is end to end but, the turnouts are minimum 6ft radius and even then I think that's tight for some tender locos.

 

Cheers

Frank

 

PS I agree with Nick above. I think you will get a better response if you posted in Modelling Questions, Help and Tips.

Thanks for the comments everyone. I have now moved over to the Modelling Questions, Help and Tips section. You'll have to excuse my fumbling about on RMweb as I'm a beginner.

 

Mike

No problem, Mike. RMweb has grown into quite a complex beast over the last couple of years. Fine if you've lived through it, but it must be a bit daunting to anyone trying to find their way around from scratch.

 

Nick