Loco on 18 inch radius

[Daylight4449]

I need to get a mainline loco for my dc block wired layout i am building. I have 2 bachmann steamers as my main steam fleet, an 0-6-0 and a prarie. I am tired of that style, can anyone sugest a steam loco that will run alright on 18 inch radius curves and prefferably has 2 copolars, i like northerns, husons mikados pacifics and berkshires best. Please help.

[SteamGene]

All of the ones you like either will not work on 18 inch radius, or, if they do work, look awful.  You want a Spectrum 2-8-0, 2-10-0, or 4-6-0.  An IHC 2-8-0 is also an option.
Gene

[rogertra]

What Gene said.

[Daylight4449]

Thanks sadly i only have room for 18 inch on my 4x8 but really any steamer is good. I had heard the bachmann mountain could do it but i was worried about overhang.

[SteamGene]

Actually, you can do a 4x8 with 22" radius.  The track runs right along the edge of the length.  Erecting a short barrier will prevent dives.
The Bachmann Spectrum LIGHT Mountain will negotiate 18" radii curves.  If you enjoy watching overweight hippos performing aerials on a balance bean, go for it.  Otherwise, think, small layout, small loco, small cars.
Gene

[Daylight4449]

2-8-0 is a nice loco but is really pricy. did you say that the 2-10-0 will work! if it will i am in luck but i would hate to buy it and then find out that it is going to not run at all on my 18 inch radius curves making a problem, please let me know!!!

[Daylight4449]

actually yes the 22 inch can run on one of my loops on a 4x8 but the problem is that i need it to switch tracks so it can pull the mountaneer express. and the there is the fact that not only do i have too many curves, my grandpa built the table with a wall and screws atattached in a way that in some places it elimanates more than 3 inches off the sides, oops!

[SteamGene]

The Bachmann Spectrum model of the Russian Decapod is a small locomotive - right at the size of the 2-8-0.  It will handle 18" and look okay on it. 
The Spectrum 2-8-0 can be bought very reasonably without DCC/Sound.  Even with that, Train World or Standard Hobby supply prices are not bad.
Gene

[Stephen D. Richards]

Check out the Favorite Spot.  Good prices and very good service.  Stephen

[Daylight4449]

Standard hobby supply does online orders for my favorite hobby shop and the favorite spot is the ebay store that has the loco inspiring me to ask about the decapod!