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How To Track Plan Database The HO scale Penn Central layout

The HO scale Penn Central layout

By | November 17, 2023

This layout is modeled after Bellefonte, Pennsylvania

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Facts & features

Name: Penn Central at Bellefonte, Pa.
Scale: HO (1:87.1)
Size: 9’-8″ x 11’-6″
Prototype: Penn Central
Locale: Bellefonte, Pa.
Mainline run: 36 feet
Minimum radius: 24″ (main), 18″ (siding)
Minimum turnout: No. 6
Maximum grade: 4%

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