@0-Gauge CJ posted:That's an idea I didn't think of, it looks nice too!
Very interesting, what's your longest locomotive? My longest equipment will be N&W Y6b/C&O Allegheny (no interest in Big Boy, though I do have a Lionmaster version), and the longest car will be a 21" passenger car. Every time I have asked I have been assured that there will be side-swiping.
I'm not seeing a picture, but I think I know what you're talking about.
Seems like buying some track and doing a proper test is all but inevitable if I want to be 100% confident in any design.
Forgot the picture. The Y6B is a pretty large steamer, might not have the overhang of the BB, but it's not far off. I also have the Legacy Y6B and the MTH Y3B.
When the front pilot of your articulated locomotive coming from the green arrow direction is at at the red arrow, the overhang to the outside of the curve will be at the maximum. That's also where you're trying to come together to 4", which IMO is way too close. I'll be quite surprised if you don't have a problem with that spacing.
You want to also remember, you may actually acquire something with a large over hang, might as well have the layout accommodate it the first time.
