Standard Gauge Clearance (Loading) Gauge Data

There is an old topic on what Standard Gauge is to scale. However, it's a range. I have a few different engines and cars, and they are all different. Think of it like O27 and O gauge. The 400e, the Super 381 and the Brute are massive engines that will demand the highest clearances. The Ives 1134 and the Lionel 390e are smaller in comparison. Lionel made two different size freight cars (not counting the 100 series). The 500 series cars are smaller and the 200 series cars have bigger trucks and are larger and taller. Also, it's not just height, swing is a big deal. I lash-up two 400e engines and they need a lot of swing and a straight when approaching my Hellgate bridge. 

Also, throw all this out the window if you plan on ordering one of Jim Waterman's massive engines with over six drivers!

George