New Shay locomotives

[spereira]

I am quite excited to see new Shay locomotives coming sometime soon.

I looked in my 2026 catalog, and I saw that Bachmann says, "Performs best on 22" radius curves or greater."

Since I started back in January with a Thoroughbred starter set, all the track I've purchased for my setup have been 18" radius curves.

Does this mean that I'm out of luck?  What would be expected to happen if I go ahead and buy it anyway?  Constant derailments?  Problems with my turnouts?

Thanks very much in advance for your advice.

smp