Hi,
What steam engines equipped with DCC and sound can handle an 18" radius?
I have one 18" curve in a tunnel, absolutely love steam, love Tsunami sound, and now need some options. Oh ya, lazy and prefer an engine with everything installed.
Thanks!
Spectrum-2-8-0, 4-6-2, 4-4-0/4-6-0 when they arrive.
P2k- 0-6-0/0-8-0, I've heard the 2-10-2 will but I wouldn't recommend it.
Athearn- 4-6-2, 2-8-2
IHC, pretty much any steam, although they won't track on code 83, and the 2-10-2 may have some trouble.
Anything larger than 2-8-X will look poorly on 18". Of course if it's in a tunnel, appearance doesn't matter. OTOH, avoid something that might derail in a tunnel.
Gene
Thanks for the quick responses gents.
That was the reason for putting the 18r in the tunnel was to hide it. I saw the Spectrum 2-8-0 with sound today. Almost bought it, but hesitated.
So if you guys think it will handle the turn the we'll go for it.
BTW, the trackwork is perfect.
Thanks
A Challanger from Athern runs very nicely on 18" curves. A Bachman 2-10-2 runs well on 18" curves . Most of the geared engines will run on 18" .
Don ???
I have several Spectrum 2-8-0, they run and look great on my 18" track. Of course I'm a Bachmann fan.
Bob
Grumpy, the Athearn locos, like the Rivarossi, and some of the BLI, I think, are designed to take 18" radius to improve sales. So will the Bachmann 2-6-6-2. But they look awful on such a tight radius. Notice I mentioned that. I'm not sure the Bachmann 2-10-2 will take 18" - the 2-10-0 does, but it's a much smaller engine.
You are right, geared locos will eaily take 18" radii. But remember, those are not designed for mainline service at all.
Gene
What about the Spectrum 4-8-2 Heavy?
Quote from: Margaritaman on February 24, 2008, 12:33:09 PM
What about the Spectrum 4-8-2 Heavy?
The Spectrum 4-8-2 Heavy will not, however the Spectrum 4-8-2- Light will take the 18" curves. I have a pair of these and they are great engines both in running characteristics and their appearence.
I am unsure if the Bachmann newly released 2-8-4 Berkshire will take the 18" curves as well. Perhaps one of the readers will advise on that aspect.
If I had an 18" radius to test it on, I'd let you know. However, I don't think I saw a 22" or bigger warning on mine.
In a tunnel you will need to consider overhang. It may track, but can it traverese?
Gene