Straight track

A straight track piece. Systems have a standard length plus shorter and longer pieces to make lengths fit.

Dutch

rechte rail

German

gerades Gleis

Example

Märklin C track has straights from 64.3 mm (24064) to 360 mm (24360).

Märklin C track: articles, geometry and the track planner

Articles using this term

• Märklin C Track curved turnouts: a passing loop in the curve
• Laying track: from plan to baseboard
• The starter set oval does not fit on your table
• TRAX2 has closed: how to carry on with your layout
• The tightest curve radius in N and what it means for your baseboard
• Sectional track or flexible track: which should you choose?
• The helix: gaining height in little space
• How much space do you need for a Minitrix layout?
• A TT layout on 140 x 70 cm: what fits?
• Minitrix or Fleischmann piccolo: the differences side by side
• Sidings and buffer stops: why and where
• How much space do you need for a Piko A-Gleis layout?
• Passing loop: how two trains pass each other
• Piko A-Gleis or Roco geoLine: the differences side by side
• Your layout will not close: a gap of a few millimetres
• Double oval: two trains at once
• Shuttle line: running back and forth without a loop
• The figure eight: crossing or bridge?
• The oval: the simplest layout and how to expand it
• The Auto-designer: layouts from your own track
• H0, N, TT or Z: which scale fits your space?
• Give your old box of track a second life
• The dogbone: a long run on a narrow baseboard
• How much space do you need for a Märklin C track layout?
• Track spacing: how far apart do two tracks lie?
• The reversing loop: how it works and how to avoid a short circuit
• How to make a track plan in seven steps
• Märklin C track or Märklin K track: the differences side by side

See also

• Curved track
• Make-up piece
• Sectional track