this says light

[full maxx]

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/products.php?act=viewProd&productId=1886 ...will this engine pull a good size train

[bobwrgt]

Yes it will on level track not uphill.  The 4-8-2 Heavy and Light Mountain will pull more.
The light refers to the size and design of the engine not the weight of the actual  model.

Bob

[full maxx]

how does it run on 22 in radius curves

[jonathan]

From my perspective, the issue comes down to weight.  I don't know if the 2-10-2 has a plastic or metal boiler, but here's what I've discovered, and what others have preached about:

Bob is right about the 4-8-2 heavy.  It has a metal boiler and is very hefty.  It will pull a ton of cars right out of the box (if youcan find one).

My 2-8-4 Berk would not pull more than 22 cars without slipping.  It is much lighter than the 4-8-2.  However, by adding some lead weight in the locomotive, the Berk can now pull as much as the 4-8-2.  The motors all seem strong enough.  The weight is for traction, and to correct the balance.  The loco's center of gravity should be over the middle of the drivers, sometimes a little forward of the center of the drivers is better.

I suspect if you purchase the 2-10-2, and it doesn't pull as much as you hoped, a couple ounces of lead will greatly enhance the pulling ability.  I'm sure the motor is strong enough.  Definitely has enough drivers.

Just a thought.

Regards,

Jonathan

[full maxx]

how does it run on 22 in radius curves

[jbsmith]

how does it run on 22 in radius curves

It shoud be able to handle 22 just fine, it is the minimun recommended radius.
http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/Bachmann-HO-83311-Spectrum-USRA-2-10-2-SBD-2-p/bac-83311.htm

[bobwrgt]

My 2-10-2 runs just fine on 22in radius. As a matter of fact it also runs just fine on 18in but not all of them run as good on other peoples track.

Bob

[full maxx]

thanks for the replies...looks like my little engineer will be getting one from Santa

[WTierce1]

My 2-10-2 runs just fine on 22in radius. As a matter of fact it also runs just fine on 18in but not all of them run as good on other peoples track.

Bob

Same here.

[Doneldon]

maxx-

Don't overdo the weight.  You might find it helpful to monitor the amperage your loco
pulls as you add weight.  A little too much will give you a great hauling engine but it will
run a little hot and wear out faster.  Too much weight and you'll come close to stalling it
out and it will wear out even faster, like almost right away.  I suggest adding weight
only until the amperage increases by a third over the pre-added weight draw.  More
is risky.
                                                                                 -- D