I realize this question has variables toward a correct answer.. never intending on running big steam or articulated locomotives.. mostly 4 or smaller 6 axles and steamers like a Mike or a K4.. what is a minimum distance between parallel tracks on curves of O54 - O72 ? I'm considering a shelf layout and I want to be a narrow as possible to lessen the leverage weight of the outside track or when two pass each other.
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