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The following [[Loading gauge]] was published by [[Mini-Rail Corporation]] in the late 1980's. The [[IBLS]] does not presently provide a [[Loading gauge]] standard. | The following [[Loading gauge]] was published by [[Mini-Rail Corporation]] in the late 1980's. The [[IBLS]] does not presently provide a [[Loading gauge]] standard. | ||
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|+ Mini-Rail Corporation Loading Gauge - all dimensions in inches | |||
! scope="col"|1/2 inch scale | |||
! scope="col"|3/4 inch scale | |||
! scope="col"|1 inch scale | |||
! scope="col"|1.5 inch scale | |||
! scope="col"|3 inch scale | |||
! scope="col"|5 inch scale | |||
|- | |||
|Passenger Clearance Width-AA | |||
|Engine Overall Width-CC | |||
|Track Clearance Width-DD | |||
|Passenger Clearance Height-EE | |||
|Foot Bar Clearance-GG | |||
|Track Clearance Height-HH | |||
|Tunnel Head Clearance Radius-II | |||
|- | |||
|6 | |||
|6 | |||
| | |||
| | |||
| | |||
| | |||
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|- | |||
|30 | |||
|10 | |||
|10 | |||
|48 | |||
|1 | |||
|0 | |||
|14 | |||
|- | |||
|30 | |||
|12 | |||
|12 | |||
|48 | |||
|2 | |||
|0 | |||
|14 | |||
|- | |||
|36 | |||
|18 | |||
|15 | |||
|48 | |||
|4 | |||
|2 | |||
|18 | |||
|- | |||
|48 | |||
|36 | |||
|30 | |||
|60 | |||
|10 | |||
|4 | |||
|24 | |||
|- | |||
|48 | |||
|36 | |||
|30 | |||
|60 | |||
|10 | |||
|4 | |||
|24 | |||
|} | |||
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[[File:MiniRailCorporation LoadingGauge.PNG|thumb|center|400px|Mini-Rail Corporation [[Loading gauge]] ]] | [[File:MiniRailCorporation LoadingGauge.PNG|thumb|center|400px|Mini-Rail Corporation [[Loading gauge]] ]] | ||
Revision as of 11:11, 4 May 2017
A loading gauge defines the maximum height and width for railway vehicles and their loads to ensure safe passage through bridges, tunnels and other structures. In the case of live steam operation, the Loading gauge must include clearances for passengers.
MiniRail Standard
The following Loading gauge was published by Mini-Rail Corporation in the late 1980's. The IBLS does not presently provide a Loading gauge standard.
| 1/2 inch scale | 3/4 inch scale | 1 inch scale | 1.5 inch scale | 3 inch scale | 5 inch scale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Clearance Width-AA | Engine Overall Width-CC | Track Clearance Width-DD | Passenger Clearance Height-EE | Foot Bar Clearance-GG | Track Clearance Height-HH | Tunnel Head Clearance Radius-II |
| 6 | 6 | |||||
| 30 | 10 | 10 | 48 | 1 | 0 | 14 |
| 30 | 12 | 12 | 48 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| 36 | 18 | 15 | 48 | 4 | 2 | 18 |
| 48 | 36 | 30 | 60 | 10 | 4 | 24 |
| 48 | 36 | 30 | 60 | 10 | 4 | 24 |
Mini-Rail Corporation Loading gauge