Double track distance apart HO

[Hutch]

I'm considering doing some double track along side a 24" cured track. What is a safe distance and can I fit them both on a WS incline.

 

[Smudge617]

Standard is 2.6" in both HO and OO, simplest way to maintain track separation is to use a gauge like this, Sorry @Hutch no clue if it will fit on a WS incline.

 

[Hutch]

Standard is 2.6" in both HO and OO, simplest way to maintain track separation is to use a gauge like this, Sorry @Hutch no clue if it will fit on a WS incline.

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Great, now that I know the dimensions, I'll just make my own. I presume that's center to center.

 

[santafewillie]

I will second that 2.6" on a curve. I also cannot answer on the WS inclines since I have never used them.

 

[Smudge617]

Great, now that I know the dimensions, I'll just make my own. I presume that's center to center.

Sorry, my bad, center to center.

 

[migalyto]

If your going to use the WS risers, you will need a double set for double track.

 

[ctclibby]

Hutch: NMRA rp-7.2 may help ya: Site Here Curved track center to center.

Later

 

[Rico]

I believe Mike is correct, you’ll need a wider base on the risers.
A track spacer is easy to make with scrap wood, styrene, or what have you.
I made these from Styrene, two inch centers for tangent track (the distance of two turnouts in a crossover) and two and a quarter inch centers for broad curves.
Two point six inch centers as mentioned works better for tighter radius.

 

[rgeiter]

I believe Mike is correct, you’ll need a wider base on the risers.
A track spacer is easy to make with scrap wood, styrene, or what have you.
I made these from Styrene, two inch centers for tangent track (the distance of two turnouts in a crossover) and two and a quarter inch centers for broad curves.
Two point six inch centers as mentioned works better for tighter radius.
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I’ve done 2” and 2 1/2.

 

[Hutch]

I'll be running 80' passenger cars at some point so more space is better.

 

[Hutch]

I believe Mike is correct, you’ll need a wider base on the risers.
A track spacer is easy to make with scrap wood, styrene, or what have you.
I made these from Styrene, two inch centers for tangent track (the distance of two turnouts in a crossover) and two and a quarter inch centers for broad curves.
Two point six inch centers as mentioned works better for tighter radius.
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That looks like a real easy way to make the jig. Thanks

 

[Hutch]

I've been thinking about widening the WS incline I have to accommodate the double track. Rather than buy another incline set, I think I'll just cut up some 1" foam, cookie cutter style, to install next to the WS stuff. It'll save a little bit of money but more important, I get to try the cookie cutter style using foam instead of plywood, my preference since I have so much foam on hand.

 

[Rico]

If it’s not attached yet you might be able to cut the incline down the middle and add material between it?

 

[Hutch]

That actually sounds more difficult but I'll think on it. Thanks

 

[migalyto]

If it’s not attached yet you might be able to cut the incline down the middle and add material between it?

Thats actually a great idea!!!

 

[westtexjohn]

Old school method is take your longest loco and cars, set them side by side on one set radius and check clearance as compared to the other radius that you want to use.
I hope someone understands what I said and hope it helps.

 

[Hutch]

That would work except I still don't have my 80' passenger cars. I have plenty of room to go overboard with the spacing on the curves.