0-27 track

• 0-27 track
  Posted by rdeal on 17 Jul, 2013 15:25
• i am planning to create a small layout around the fireplace - to display my train during the christmas holidays
  
  my five car train is 65 years old this winter -
  
  two questions please
  1) what is the diameter of a circle of 027 track including the metal ties
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  2) what is the best roadbed to use - i will be putting the track on a wooden surface
  
  thanks so much
  
  rdeal
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• #1 Reply
  Posted by djacobsen on 17 Jul, 2013 22:11
• rdeal
  
  I checked a circle of O27 track. Diameter, outside of tie to outside of tie across the circle measures 27 inches.
  
  Roadbed.
  
  Traditional:
  painted board
  green felt stretched over board
  carpet laid on board
  cork strips under track
  
  Modern:
  extruded foam
  indoor/outdoor grass carpet
  commercial roadbed
  
  Whatever you choose to use, is the best.
  It's like Chevy or Ford, which is better?
  
  Dave
  
  
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• #2 Reply
  Posted by rdeal on 18 Jul, 2013 05:33
• dave - thanks so much
  
  i will keep forum informed of progress
  
  rdeal
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• #3 Reply
  Posted by djacobsen on 18 Jul, 2013 21:01
• rdeal,
  keep in mind that your rolling stock may overhang the track on the curves. 
  You'll want to make sure that anything next to the rails is far enough away, so as not to be hit by the passing train.
  
  We always enjoy seeing photo's of Post War Rolling Stock & Locomotives! 
  
  Dave
  
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• #4 Reply
  Posted by rdeal on 19 Jul, 2013 08:14
• thanks for this "new" information
  
  i will check this out before i proceed further - i have a maximum distance of 28.5 inches
  
  let me restate this - imagine a compass with these measurements
  
  north and south compass points - no problems - unlimited space
  
  but
  
  east and west compass points - train & track must operate with a maximum distance of 28.5 inches
  
  later in the day - i will make photos of the area and repost
  
  thanks - rdeal
  
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• #5 Reply
  Posted by Oscalerail on 26 Nov, 2013 16:19
• Instead of the carpet, I recommend a woodland scenics vinyl grass mat depending on layout size.
   
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