https://blog.model-train-help.com/2009/02/space-requirements-for-ho-track.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=space-requirements-for-ho-track Model railroads and model trains Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:00:26 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2009/02/space-requirements-for-ho-track.html#comment-122 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 02:11:00 +0000 http://68.171.208.138/~blogmode/2009/02/space-requirements-for-ho-track.html#comment-122 John, the general rule is that the radius of the widest curve on a layout will be half the width of the table. Thus a 36″ table will support an 18″ radius curve, etc. The only caveat is that the tangent (straight) track leading to and from the curve will be at the very edge of the table.So for safety, a 36″ table will yield an 15″ radius curve. That is a very tight radius curve for HO. Gerry

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