00559 Interim PDF Edition - Champex-Linden

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The LGB program includes more than 30 different track sections. Every
one is ruggedly made with solid rails of virgin brass. Every one is constructed
with weather-resistant ties of high-impact plastic. Every one is
equipped with precision engineered, corrosion-resistant rail joiners.
And most of all, LGB track sections are designed to work together. For
example, the standard 10000 straight section is the same length as the
straight side of a 12000 switch. The curved side of the switch is the same
length and radius as the standard 11000 curved section. So you can easily
use LGB track sections together without creating a layout that looks like a
bowl full of spaghetti.
In this chapter, we'll help you understand the basic geometry of LGB
track sections. To start, let's look at the five basic types of LGB track
sections:
Straight Track Sections
LGB straight track sections are classified according to their length in
millimeters:
Number Name
10000 Straight Track, 300 mm
This basic LGB straight section can be found in most LGB layouts. This
section is sometimes called a "one foot" section.
10040 Straight Track, 41 mm
This short "make-up" section is frequently used in combinations with
12000 switches.