This was a great podcast. Tom, you’ve given me a few ideas for a new layout (ugh). Growing up in CT, I really like the CT southern plan. I might be reaching out soon!
Outstanding show guys perfect timing as I'm getting closer in starting benchwork & figuring how to get big steam running flawlessly, back to planning .
Great episode!!! Regarding Curves, Joe Fugate illustrated them very well in the very first Episode of MRH Magazine, related to Car / Locomotive Length. The Radius related to the car length: (5.0X means the radius is 5 times the coupler to coupler length of the car). Here's the summary from his article: 2.0 x Some equipment may track reliably, but 2x is generally considered pushing it. 2.5 x Most equipment will track reliably if everything is of similar length. 3.0 x All equipment should track reliably; coupler performance adequate if altered to allow 50% car width swing. 3.5 x Equipment will look less toy-like when viewed from inside the curve. 4.0 x Equipment will look less toy-like when viewed from outside the curve. 5.0 x Most reliable coupling on curves with body-mounted couplers and near-scale draft gear boxes.
i once saw Abraham Lincoln's and Benjamin Franklin's layouts while on a NMRA tour, and it was really good 😁
This was a great podcast. Tom, you’ve given me a few ideas for a new layout (ugh). Growing up in CT, I really like the CT southern plan. I might be reaching out soon!
Outstanding show guys perfect timing as I'm getting closer in starting benchwork & figuring how to get big steam running flawlessly, back to planning .
TK is the best. Always such a joy to watch or listen to.
Already have my copy! lol Gem of a book!
Great episode!!!
Regarding Curves, Joe Fugate illustrated them very well in the very first Episode of MRH Magazine, related to Car / Locomotive Length.
The Radius related to the car length: (5.0X means the radius is 5 times the coupler to coupler length of the car).
Here's the summary from his article:
2.0 x Some equipment may track reliably, but 2x is generally considered pushing it.
2.5 x Most equipment will track reliably if everything is of similar length.
3.0 x All equipment should track reliably; coupler performance adequate if altered to allow 50% car width swing.
3.5 x Equipment will look less toy-like when viewed from inside the curve.
4.0 x Equipment will look less toy-like when viewed from outside the curve.
5.0 x Most reliable coupling on curves with body-mounted couplers and near-scale draft gear boxes.
Sorry I missed the live broadcast! Great Episode!!! Always love what Thomas presents! Andy - Love the Benton & Southern hat!!! Cheers - Brian
Way better than anything "Tony Keoster" ever said or did.
Fantastic video. Thanks.
Great and informative video!
I'm a track Foreman for NEGS if you need any more info or want to talk more about it. Been with the company since 2006 and now with VRS
Layout design….Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should lol