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Title: Minimum radius for 2-8-8-4 EM1-B&O
Post by: JustJim on January 18, 2017, 08:41:02 PM
What is the minimum radius for this great engine?  It runs very well and I am planning a layout with a Y turn around and want to make sure it will negotiate the curves properly.  Is there an ideal radius?
Title: Re: Minimum radius for 2-8-8-4 EM1-B&O
Post by: the Bach-man on January 18, 2017, 09:32:14 PM
Dear Jim,
As always in this type of discussion, the bigger the better, but our minimum is 11.25".
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Title: Re: Minimum radius for 2-8-8-4 EM1-B&O
Post by: spookshow on January 20, 2017, 08:42:04 AM
I was able to run mine on curves as sharp as 9.75" radius without any difficulties.

-Mark