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« on: July 17, 2013, 03:25:07 pm »
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
&
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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Re: 0-27 track
« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2013, 10:11:56 pm »
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?

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« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2013, 05:33:36 am »
dave - thanks so much

i will keep forum informed of progress

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Re: 0-27 track
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2013, 09:01:00 pm »
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!  ;)

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« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2013, 08:14:18 am »
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

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Re: 0-27 track
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2013, 04:19:07 pm »
Instead of the carpet, I recommend a woodland scenics vinyl grass mat depending on layout size.
 
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