Dear Mr. Swisstrains

Would you mind if you share to me some tips that i really want to know

1. what is the most safe width between main line and siding in my concept?
2. what is the most safe width between main line and main line in my double
tracking layout concept?
3. what is the most safe length of siding and main line in station platform?
4. is it necessary to consider fouling point like if we concept a true station?

please..i need your help....

thank you very much for your time and your knowledge

Firstly you need to use this table to determine if the longest cars on your layout are A,B or C. This is because long cars require more space between tracks on curves.
http://www.morop.org/en/normes/nem103_en.pdf

You can then use this table to determine the spacing between tracks. Remember, the distance between tracks on curved sections must be greater than on straight sections.
http://www.morop.org/en/normes/nem112_en.pdf
These measurements are the minimum allowed. It is normal to have a slightly wider space between sidings and main lines to allow railway workers to walk safely.

The main line and sidings can be as long as you wish. Decide how long your trains are going to be and then make the platform 1 or 2 cars longer than this.
Yes. Just the same as a real station.
It is unusual that a beginner to model railways should be asking about fouling points. Do you work for the railways by any chance?

***** The measurements in the tables are for European model railways such as Fleischmann. If you decide that you are going to use North American trains you must use the measurements in these tables as the trains are usually much bigger. http://www.nmra.org/standards/consist.html#standards*****
Hope this helps you.

Hello Mr SwissTrains,

I really glad to contact with you, actually i am a beginner but you always support me.....

I work for Alstom Transport at Transport Information Solution, my position is signalling engineer :), since 6 month ago, suddenly i am interest in train modelling


Thank you very much MR Swisstrains, but i still need you to build my layout...:)..


Sincerely yours


Ibrahim "BB201" Azis