Route clearance database

[Traindesign]

Hello again all,

Does anybody here know of an up to date route clearance database?? Im looking for London suburban preferably.

 

[The Planner]

Baseline documents on the NR site is the closest you'll get in the public domain.

 

[Traindesign]

Thanks very much Planner, i know this is available at vast expense !! I have designed a Duplex for the UK using C1 static gauge, but if theres an extra xx mm to be had its a shame not to use it !

 

[Old Timer]

Sorry to be a pedant, but C1 is not a structure or rolling stock gauge, although it is often confused, even by some Railway staff as being so.

C1 only indicates that the vehicle is a coaching stock vehicle that fits within the BR standard rolling stock loading gauge.

Coaching stock is 9' 0&3/4" across the door handles and therefore is out of gauge when operating on Goods lines and in sidings when being conveyed by freight train.

If you refer to the ORR website I believe you will find details of the structure and loading gauge, failing that I may have something I can let you use.

Remember that although there is a BR standard loading gauge, each Railway Company had its own variations on gauge, and in sidings for example, clearances are reduced.

 

[Traindesign]

Thanks for that Old timer, i am working to 3912mm rail to top of roof curve, although i have achieved an acceptable space within the vehicles i wouldnt mind another 50-100mm, if you do have any info re clearence for a route either inner London or maybe Thameslink that would be great.

 

[Old Timer]

Thanks for that Old timer, i am working to 3912mm rail to top of roof curve, although i have achieved an acceptable space within the vehicles i wouldnt mind another 50-100mm, if you do have any info re clearence for a route either inner London or maybe Thameslink that would be great.

I think you misunderstand. Use the BR Loading gauge.

 

[Ploughman]

This is a possible guide do not take it as gospel though.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loading_gauge#Great_Britain

Further Googling should find more.