Well I have decided to try something new , I am going to model a new layout in On30 and bought some stuff to get started, but what are the prototypical curves on the scale, the min to max. Also is micro scale or Pico the way to go for track? I bought a On30 lot of dcc spectrum stuff and have been a 3 railer for along time, but I have limited room now for modeling. any kind of help would be great on the track, to power supplies and more.
Thanks all
Ken
The maximum curve is totally up to you, but minimum radius requirements vary depending on the equipment you run.
I'd recommend a minimum radius of 22" (044 in 3R speak) which would allow you to run almost anything you wanT comfortably.
If you are tight on space, 18" radius will be acceptable For a lot of equipment.
I personally break the rules I've just mentioned--I use Kato track, and I use the 16 7/8" curves as my minimum radius, and it works just fine with my Bachmann 2-6-0, 2-8-0, and ten wheeler.
Jeff C
