How good is this steam loco?

[BlueFox]

Is this a good engine?  What is the minimum radius curve it will negociate?
#83311 HO SCALE STEAM ENGINE SEABOARD 2-10-2 DCC EQUIPD

[jonathan]

BF,

Yes, it is a good locomotive.  As with all steam locomotives, from any manyfacturer, it may require a little tweaking and some break in to run in top form.

It will negotiage 22" radius curves.  If you wish to go with smaller radii, may I suggest a 2-8-0 consolidation.  It is also a good runner and will negotiate at least 18" radius curves.  I have a couple that will pass through 15" radius curves with no problem.

Regards,

Jonathan

[jettrainfan]

The 2-10-2 is an excellent engine, probably the only engine i ask to run if my steamers are not running at the CV&WS. (actually double headed a couple times with it with my 2-8-0 and once with my 4-8-4) funny part is, the owner never uses it! I've pulled 15 cars with it up a helix that's probably around 2% average.  So it could probably do the work you want it to no problem!

[Doneldon]

Blue-

The Bachmann 2-10-2 is an excellent locomotive. It pulls well and it's nice to look at. It'll do well on 22" curves. I've heard of a few which made it through 18" but only very slowly and not backwards. Eighteen inch curves are very tight; I think you'd be much happier with 22" curves if you can possibly do that. Even 22" is considered moderately tight. I suggest that you downsize your motive power plans if you have to stick with 18". Steam locomotives with six or eight drivers (2-6-0, 2-6-2, 2-8-0, or 4-6-2) and four wheeled truck diesels should do okay.
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