I've recently ordered an Athearn train (engine and coach) and would like to buy a basic track for it. I'd love some basic pointers on selecting track for this train. In the interest of not being a complete idiot, I've done a good bit of reading, but can't find specific answers.
The items are identified as:
ATH-10020: Athearn - N RTR F59PHI, Dallas-TRE #569
ATH-10149: Athearn - N RTR Bombardier Coach, Dallas-TRE
First up would be the identification of the type of track. The obvious question is, does the Bachmann N-Scale E-Z Track product work with this train? In addition to the specific answer, I would love a discussion of how someone would determine this information.
What's the tightest turn radius I could expect from this? I suppose that's specific to the engine, rather than the coach? The only reference I could find for a similar product suggests that I'd be limited to a minimum 18" radius. [It turns out that this reference is actually for the HO scale product. op] That seems rather large, and is actually for a different product, though similar. Would I be best off taking my engine down to my local hobby shop and checking it out? If so, what am I looking for?
Next, how many turn tracks segments make a complete circle? Does it vary based on the radius?
Finally, with all of this in mind, if I wanted to construct a basic oval layout, what specific track segments might I use?
The items are identified as:
ATH-10020: Athearn - N RTR F59PHI, Dallas-TRE #569
ATH-10149: Athearn - N RTR Bombardier Coach, Dallas-TRE
First up would be the identification of the type of track. The obvious question is, does the Bachmann N-Scale E-Z Track product work with this train? In addition to the specific answer, I would love a discussion of how someone would determine this information.
What's the tightest turn radius I could expect from this? I suppose that's specific to the engine, rather than the coach? The only reference I could find for a similar product suggests that I'd be limited to a minimum 18" radius. [It turns out that this reference is actually for the HO scale product. op] That seems rather large, and is actually for a different product, though similar. Would I be best off taking my engine down to my local hobby shop and checking it out? If so, what am I looking for?
Next, how many turn tracks segments make a complete circle? Does it vary based on the radius?
Finally, with all of this in mind, if I wanted to construct a basic oval layout, what specific track segments might I use?