Track plan at a glance
Name: Coal Belt
Scale: HO (1:87)
Size: 8 x 20 feet
Prototype: free-lanced, based on anthracite region railroads
Era: 1910-1920
Style: around-the-walls
Mainline run: 92 feet
Minimum radius: 24″ with easements
Minimum turnout: no. 6
Maximum grade: 2.5 percent
Originally appeared in the 2002 issue of Great Model Railroads. Also appeared in 102 Realistic Track Plans.
Name: Coal Belt
Scale: HO (1:87)
Size: 8 x 20 feet
Prototype: free-lanced, based on anthracite region railroads
Era: 1910-1920
Style: around-the-walls
Mainline run: 92 feet
Minimum radius: 24″ with easements
Minimum turnout: no. 6
Maximum grade: 2.5 percent
Originally appeared in the 2002 issue of Great Model Railroads. Also appeared in 102 Realistic Track Plans.
