Brooksmj1948

Hi Jerry, I started replying earlier today and got "sidetracked" with a music store customer and a train guy from Hammondsport, NY. Your information is very helpful, since my 11.5 foot curve diameter will certainly hang out as much, and with about a 4.5 inch engine width, I need to make sure I can clear the posts. I am going back to my ANY RAIL drawing and putting in the posts and adjusting as needed to try to get a 6 inch separation to be safe. Best Regards and Thanks, Mike

Thanks very much for the quick reply and the video. I am on my smart phone and it wont play it but i will try it on my computer. I just wanted to give a quick thank you as soon as i saw your reply. I will check it out when i get home. Thanks Mike

Thanks very much. I am a new mth dealer and Regina my sales rep gave me forum links to experienced g gaugers including yourself. I have the big boy on order but they dont have one in to test for overhang yet. My existing layout is a o gauge map of the usa, but the g gauge will be a loop around my 25×40 attic with a 17 foot ceiling. My plan right now leaves 4 inch clearence to the wall and the interfering ceiling post. I am picking up the track today at Gargraves near lake ontario. I want to construct the loop before the big boy arrives so any estimations of an overhang is very much appreciated. You have a great layout, and i appreciate what it took to create it. My layout is at www.crocodiletrainstore.com By the way, where are you located. I eould love to visit your layout someday. Best Regards and Thanks Mike Brooks

Fantastic big boy layout and video Mike

Do any members know what the approximate overhang of the MTH big boy will be beyond the outside rail on curves. I am building a wall layout and I need to clear a beam. The curve will be a 138" diameter using gargraves flex track, so even a shorter diameter spec would still be usefull. Thanks New member Mike