Thiel is a highly regarded track manufacturer from Germany, known for its large variety of sectional track, switches and crossings. Thiel offers 11 different radii of curves.
Switches are offered for two curve radii (1175 and 3000 mm), and a switch is also offered at 2000 mm radius with no corresponding curved sections.
| Radius (mm) | Radius (ft)* | Diameter (mm) | Diameter (ft) | Name | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 765 mm | 2.51 ft | – | – | – | curves |
| 930 mm | 3.05 ft | – | – | – | curves |
| 1175 mm | 3.85 ft | – | – | – | curves + switches |
| 1350 mm | 4.43 ft | – | – | – | curves |
| 1525 mm | 5.00 ft | – | – | – | curves |
| 1750 mm | 5.74 ft | – | – | – | curves |
| 1925 mm | 6.32 ft | – | – | – | curves |
| 2000 mm | 6.56 ft | – | – | – | switches only |
| 2100 mm | 6.89 ft | – | – | – | curves |
| 2300 mm | 7.55 ft | – | – | – | curves |
| 2500 mm | 8.20 ft | – | – | – | curves |
| 3000 mm | 9.84 ft | – | – | – | curves + switches |
*converted from mm, rounded to two digits
Summary: Thiel offers many choices for curve radii to satisfy any space requirements. While there are less options for switches, the 1175 mm switch is a good alternative to LGB’s R3 switch, and the 3000 mm closely matches the largest option from USA Trains.
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