Minimum radius for operation of the On30 2-6-6-2

[logitrol]

Hi B-man, et al Just setting up a new On30 layout in different space and need to know the minimum radius required for operation of my 2-6-6-2.

[Joe Satnik]

Dear logitrol,

My 2010 print catalog shows Bachmann On30 2-6-6-2 item numbers 287xx work best on 18"R or greater curves.

Hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Joe Satnik

[logitrol]

Yes, Joe Satnik, it does help! 36" is just about the turning room I have. I know wider is always better, but it sounds as if I can just get it done

[Stevelewis]

It is  surprising  how  often  this  question  comes  up!

I have    4 or 5 (ones out on loan) 2-6-6-2 & 2-4-4-2s  Whilst  18" Radius  is good,  they  will run around  15" radius  curves

Also the  layout  on which one  of  mine  is  currently  a  guest  has  a  curve into a yard  somewht  less than  15" radius  possibly  around  13.5! Rad.  the loco will  just  about  traverse that....slowly!!

[railexpert]

Hello,

There is a list of minimum radius for On30 locos and cars from Professor Klyzlr.
See http://www.npcrr.net/On30/On30Loco_n_Car_Radius_pics.pdf

Railexpert