Curve diameter for the Bachmann Whitcomb 50-Ton ?

Started by Old Bandit, December 28, 2013, 08:01:56 AM

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Old Bandit

Hello there !
What's the smallest curve diameter that I can use for the Bachmann Whitcomb 50-Ton diesel ?
Thanks for your answers.

railtwister

Just speculation since the Whitcombs aren't here yet, but most Bachmann On30 locos will run on 18" radius (36" diameter) curves, and just about all should run on 22" radius. Many of the locos will even run on 15" radius curves, but that's pretty small for anything other than industrial trackage in O scale.

Also, running a loco by itself on sharp curves is one thing, but sometimes successfully pulling cars on those curves can be another thing!

Bill in FtL

the Bach-man

Dear OB,
It will run on 18" radius.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

Old Bandit

Thank you very much Mr B-man !
And...Happy New Year !