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3-truck shay minimum radius

Started by chaynes, February 22, 2010, 02:48:19 PM

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chaynes

February 22, 2010, 02:48:19 PM
Does anybody know what a three truck shay locomotive can tolerate, in terms of a minimum track radius?

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Chris

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February 22, 2010, 03:27:13 PM
It can run on curves as sharp as 15" radius provided the curves aren't on a huge grade/incline/decline, which may cause a derailment.
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