Minimum radius

The smallest curve a particular vehicle can still run through reliably. Long coaches and large steam locomotives often need more than the system's smallest curve.

Dutch

minimale bochtstraal

German

Mindestradius

Example

The Industriekreis of Märklin K track (2210) is 295.4 mm, meant for short vehicles; the regular R1 is 360 mm.

Märklin K track: articles, geometry and the track planner

Articles using this term

• The starter set oval does not fit on your table
• The tightest curve radius in N and what it means for your baseboard
• Sectional track or flexible track: which should you choose?
• A TT layout on 140 x 70 cm: what fits?
• An N layout on 100 x 50 cm: what fits?
• The Auto-designer: layouts from your own track
• H0, N, TT or Z: which scale fits your space?
• How much space do you need for a Märklin C track layout?
• How to make a track plan in seven steps
• An H0 layout on 180 x 90 cm: what fits?
• Märklin C track or Märklin K track: the differences side by side

See also

• Curve radius
• Rolling stock
• Derailment