L-Shaped Track with space constraints

[iTubz7]

Hi, i'm new to the world of scalextric (well apart from when I was little and my dad had an old classic set). I have limited space available for a permanent track and I was just wondering if anyone had any great track layout tips for the following space:

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My first plan is the following layout, I understand that its not going to be the fastest of tracks due to the tight corners.

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This is using a scalextric sport analog 2 lane system.

Thanks in advance. And if I go with my original layout I will be sure to add some inprogress photos.

Chris

 

 

[Blagard]

To be honest that is a very tight space with a width of just 600mm  the layout you planned simply would not fit into it!

 

Perhaps one way would be to introduce another level especially if the track is mounted as a fixed layout. So you could have one fast sweeping leg above following the wall line with a bendy section below that can use gentler curves to weave back using the full width of 600mm.

[iTubz7]

Thanks Blagard for your reply, I was aware that the space is a bit tight, I have changed the layout slightly, but I still need to think about the far left curves, as they are very tight (C8202 R1).

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[iTubz7]

I have just realised the schematic drawing on my OP is incorrect as the long area should be 0.9m (3ft) not 0.6 (2ft) so I can see where you were coming from.

[iTubz7]

It has also been pointed out to me that one lane is gonna be shorter than the other with this layout with most corners being in one direction! :(  and having checked on UR3 there is a 0.02mile difference, even though the inside lane is tighter so maybe might even out the speeds.

Think some serious play with layouts will be in order before I make anything permanent - oh I wish I could have 4ft wide main area instead of 3ft :(

[Blagard]

The way to get two near equal length lanes is to do a layout more like a figure 8. There will be a slight difference if one loop has tighter bends than the other. One set with Rad 2 curves in each loop of the figure 8 does have equal lanes.

 

Your loop within a loop is more unequal than a circuit without a flyover. Introducing a second flyover as the sketch would reduce the differnce.

 

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[Andy P.]

Or just have 2 races of equal duration and swap lanes. :-)

[Waresy]

could you introduce the racing curves in place of 4 of the R2 curves to even it out?  provides a slight lane swap then

[guitarmark]

Hi there

Have you come up with anything different for this layout? i have a very similarly sized and shaped one, built in my loft but with space constraints due to roof trusses etc and am thinking of adding a crossover to even out the 2 tracks lengths, and maybe even an extra loop to increase running length. Any ideas appreciated. 

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