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HOW TO...

Measure The Speed of Your 4mm Scale Model Train

Scale Speed Calculator

Prototype Train Speeds

Feight

Non vacuum brakes: 25mph
Vacuum fitted brakes: 40mph
Express perishables: 60mph

Procedure

Measure the journey time of your train over a short distance, e.g. 36 inches.

Enter the distance and time in the fields below. Click the 'Speed ?' button to discover the train speed.

 

 
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