Narrow-Gauge Track for Branch Lines
The standard straight, fixed curve and slender turnouts create compact stations and routes.
ROCO Narrow-Gauge and Field Railway Track
ROCO H0e Track
An illustrated overview of the ROCO H0e products clearly verified at Modellbahnshop: narrow-gauge and field railway flexible track, a standard straight, compensation track, fixed curves, electric field railway turnouts, slender 15-degree turnouts, a feeder cable, turnout drives, rail joiners and insulated rail joiners.
H0e gauge
1:87 scale
9 mm track gauge
two-rail operation
2.1 mm rail profile
without roadbed
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Narrow-Gauge Operation at H0 Scale
What is the ROCO H0e track system?
ROCO H0e represents narrow-gauge railways at a scale of 1:87 on a model track gauge of 9 millimetres. The track uses the two-rail system.
Narrow-gauge flexible track 32200 is 730 millimetres long and uses a 2.1-millimetre nickel-silver rail profile. It is suitable for freely planned routes, transition curves and individually cut lengths.
The standard geometry uses a 134.4-millimetre straight and a 30-degree curve with a radius of 261.8 millimetres. The short compensation section measures 47.9 millimetres.
A 493-millimetre curve with an angle of 13.1 degrees is also available. It complements the 15-degree turnout geometry and permits more slender track connections.
Particularly compact field railway scenes can use their own flexible track and electric field railway turnouts with a diverging radius of 194.6 millimetres and a diverging angle of 24 degrees.
Field Railway Track for Compact Scenes
Field railway flexible track and the 24-degree turnouts are suitable for industrial and works railways.
Custom Track Bed
Ballast, dirt paths, paved track and field railway routes can be designed individually.
Two Turnout Families and Flexible Track Alignment
Compare ROCO H0e Track Geometry
Twelve standard curves of 30 degrees each form a complete circle. The 15-degree turnouts and compensation curve 32205 create a more slender geometry for stations.
| Track Element | Length or Radius | Angle | Product | Typical Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Straight | 134.4 mm | – | 32202 | Station, route and basic grid |
| Compensation Straight | 47.9 mm | – | 32203 | Length compensation and turnout formations |
| Standard Curve | R 261.8 mm | 30° | 32204 | Compact narrow-gauge circle |
| Compensation Curve | R 493 mm | 13.1° | 32205 | Complement to the 15-degree turnouts |
| Flexible Track | 730 mm | Free | 32200 | Free radii and transition curves |
| Field Railway Flexible Track | 730 mm | Free | 32201 | Works railway, field railway and industrial sidings |
| Narrow-Gauge Turnout | 134.4 mm / R 493 mm | 15° | 32409, 32411 | Stations and slender junctions |
| Field Railway Turnout | 104.2 mm / R 194.6 mm | 24° | 32401, 32403 | Compact industrial or field railway yards |
Distinguish Between the Turnout Families
The field railway turnouts are considerably tighter than the slender 15-degree narrow-gauge turnouts.
Lay Flexible Track Without Tension
Shape and cut the track precisely before fixing it and fitting new rail joiners.
Check the Vehicle Radius
Narrow-gauge and field railway vehicles may require different minimum radii.
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From the Track Bed to a Reliable Narrow-Gauge Railway
Planning and Laying ROCO H0e Track Correctly
The small track gauge requires a particularly level route, clean rail joints and reliable electrical power feeds.
Narrow-Gauge Station
The 15-degree turnouts create prototypical passing, loading and storage tracks.
Field and Works Railway
Tight electric field railway turnouts are suitable for industrial yards, quarries and wagon railways.
Mountain and Branch Line
Flexible track permits flowing routes, terrain adaptation and smooth transition curves.
Step 1
Match Vehicles and Radii
Check the minimum radius of every locomotive and longer wagon.
Step 2
Prepare the Route Precisely
The base and sound insulation must be level, clean and free from twisting.
Step 3
Plan the Turnouts and Electrics
Test the drives, frog power supply and isolation points before ballasting.
Step 4
Test First, Then Add Scenery
Test slow-running locomotives in both directions across every turnout.
Avoid Common H0e Track-Construction Errors
- Fixing flexible track under tension
- Confusing field railway and narrow-gauge turnouts
- Using tight radii without testing the vehicles
- Failing to push rail joiners on completely
- Providing too few power feeds
- Allowing ballast adhesive to enter the turnout mechanism
Guidance About the Turnout Drives
Products 32418 and 32419 are side-mounted twin-coil drives. Underfloor drive 10030 permits concealed installation and provides additional switching contacts.
Answers About Track Gauge, Radii and Turnouts
Frequently Asked Questions About ROCO H0e Track
Answers about scale, flexible track, geometry, field railway turnouts, narrow-gauge turnouts, drives and electrically isolated track sections.
What scale does H0e use?
H0e uses the H0 scale of 1:87.
What track gauge does ROCO H0e track use?
The model track gauge is 9 millimetres.
Does the track include an integrated roadbed?
No. The track bed is constructed separately and designed individually.
How long is flexible track 32200?
The narrow-gauge flexible track is 730 millimetres long.
How high is the rail profile?
Flexible track 32200 uses a 2.1-millimetre nickel-silver rail profile.
How long is standard straight 32202?
The standard straight is 134.4 millimetres long.
What geometry does curve 32204 use?
Product 32204 has a radius of 261.8 millimetres and a curve angle of 30 degrees.
How many 32204 curves form a circle?
Twelve curved track sections of 30 degrees each form a complete circle.
What is compensation curve 32205 used for?
It has a radius of 493 millimetres and an angle of 13.1 degrees and complements the 15-degree turnout geometry.
What is the difference between 32200 and 32201?
Product 32200 is the standard narrow-gauge flexible track. Product 32201 has a field railway sleeper appearance.
Which narrow-gauge turnouts are available?
Product 32409 is the left-hand turnout and product 32411 is the right-hand 15-degree turnout with a radius of 493 millimetres.
Which field railway turnouts are available?
Product 32401 is the left-hand electric field railway turnout and product 32403 is the right-hand version.
What geometry do the field railway turnouts use?
They are 104.2 millimetres long, have a diverging radius of 194.6 millimetres and a diverging angle of 24 degrees.
Which drives fit the 15-degree turnouts?
Product 32418 is the left-hand side-mounted turnout drive and product 32419 is the right-hand drive. Underfloor drive 10030 can be used as an alternative.
What are joiners 32413 and 32414 used for?
Product 32413 creates conductive track connections. Product 32414 electrically isolates track sections.
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Track Accessories
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Compare Track Systems
Understand track gauge, roadbed and rail-profile height.
Plan a Model Railway
Define the area, station and electrics.
Gauge Comparison
Compare H0e with H0, H0m, N and TT.
Model Railway Guide
Basic guidance about track construction and layout planning.
From a Field Railway Turnout to a Complete H0e Layout
Plan radii, flexible track, turnout drives, power feeds and maintenance access together.