I have spent a bunch of time reading everything I can find on designing a garden railroad but nowhere can I find something that shows recommended minimums. Spacing between tracks on straights & curves, space between track and structures again on straight & curves, space between track and loading platforms, space between track in yards, width and height of tunnels.
I understand it depends on what rolling stock you use and what radius/diameter your curves are BUT there should be some kind of minimums to base a new layout on. Again I’m talking minimums here so a person has a starting point. A range would be even better, like having the minimum but also the ideal. As I have quickly discovered this is an expense hobby and I’m trying not to make too many mistakes that will cost me even more down the road. I would sure like to lay track that I will be able to run anything I can convince my wife to let me buy down the road!