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       #Post#: 295--------------------------------------------------
       0-27 track
       By: rdeal Date: July 17, 2013, 3:25 pm
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       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
       #Post#: 296--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 0-27 track
       By: djacobsen Date: July 17, 2013, 10:11 pm
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       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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       Re: 0-27 track
       By: rdeal Date: July 18, 2013, 5:33 am
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       dave - thanks so much
       i will keep forum informed of progress
       rdeal
       #Post#: 299--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 0-27 track
       By: djacobsen Date: July 18, 2013, 9:01 pm
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       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
       #Post#: 300--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 0-27 track
       By: rdeal Date: July 19, 2013, 8:14 am
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       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
       #Post#: 389--------------------------------------------------
       Re: 0-27 track
       By: Oscalerail Date: November 26, 2013, 4:19 pm
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       Instead of the carpet, I recommend a woodland scenics vinyl
       grass mat depending on layout size.
       
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