3 foot gauge dimensions


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Could someone direct me towards information about the track of narrow gauge?

Weight of the rail, tie dimensions, tie spacing, things like that.

Thank you.

James
 
Hey, James. There were no real standards. Are you modeling a specific prototype? If you are, someone should have more information you can use.
 
Not anything in particular, I was hoping for some 'common' information. Or possibly the word that I disdain when reading model railroading magazines 'Typical'.

I guess if I had to pick something, then I'd choose Colorado narrow gauges. D&RGW, C&S, C&T.

I've never visited out there, so even a 'this is what they do now' would be fine.

At a RR museum I volunteer at, we're building a new siding. 85# rail, most of it is 33ft long, with regular 7"x9"x8.5' ties on 24" centers.

I've seen photos from an amusement park narrow gauge which used regular ties, and had the large portion overhanging. I've seen amusement park 'rides' which resemble trains, they were 24" gauge, with what looked like 4x4's as ties. Those seemed to be 32"-36" centers.

Just looking for standard practices.
 
According to the C&S Ties and Timber Spec's book, Quote:
"The following varieties of timber will be accepted for Narrow Gauge
ties
1- Red spruce
2- Yellow Pine
No White Pine, White Spruce of Balsam Fir will be accepted. No ties
will be accepted cut from burned or dead timber, except Pinon in good
condition, which will be accepted if tied fill all other requirements
in the specifications
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All ties must be (6) inches thick, (6) inches wide on the face and (6
1/2) feet long
ties hewn all four sides, and also sawed ties must be (6) inches
thick, (6) inches wide and (6 1/2) feet long.
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When originally built, the C&s 3' gauge used a 19" on center tie
spacing. After the downgrade of the 3' gauge lines by the C&S to
branch lines, this was increased to 24" centers. (This information
according to ICC Valuation data)."

Rail on average was between 40-60 lbs/yd

Harold
 
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