K-27 arrival

[rslater]

Any chance the K-27 will be "in home" before Christmas?

[the Bach-man]

Dear Rslater,
The first ones are on the water, and all should be here in time for Christmas delivery.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[Steam Freak]

Will the engine be able to handle R1 curves?

[Curmudgeon]

The straight parts of the track, yes.
Two Bridgeworks in series, wide open, and it will handle it.
The curve won't be R-1 anymore, and not all the wheels will be on the track, but hey, we ain't picky.
The freight cars require an 8 foot diameter, that's 4 foot radius, and they are MUCH shorter.
My guess is 4 foot minumum radius, which is bigger than LGB 1600 curves, or R-3.
I have a K-27, it's 1:22.5, the pivot points of the drawbar are about 8" apart, and it does NOT like less than R-3.

[the Bach-man]

Dear All,
Eight feet it is!
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[gbbari]

The straight parts of the track, yes.
Two Bridgeworks in series, wide open, and it will handle it.
The curve won't be R-1 anymore, and not all the wheels will be on the track, but hey, we ain't picky.
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