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Discussion Boards => On30 => Topic started by: Old Bandit on December 28, 2013, 08:01:56 AM

Title: Curve diameter for the Bachmann Whitcomb 50-Ton ?
Post by: Old Bandit on December 28, 2013, 08:01:56 AM
Hello there !
What's the smallest curve diameter that I can use for the Bachmann Whitcomb 50-Ton diesel ?
Thanks for your answers.
Title: Re: Curve diameter for the Bachmann Whitcomb 50-Ton ?
Post by: railtwister on January 01, 2014, 04:41:07 AM
Just speculation since the Whitcombs aren't here yet, but most Bachmann On30 locos will run on 18" radius (36" diameter) curves, and just about all should run on 22" radius. Many of the locos will even run on 15" radius curves, but that's pretty small for anything other than industrial trackage in O scale.

Also, running a loco by itself on sharp curves is one thing, but sometimes successfully pulling cars on those curves can be another thing!

Bill in FtL
Title: Re: Curve diameter for the Bachmann Whitcomb 50-Ton ?
Post by: the Bach-man on January 01, 2014, 10:25:22 PM
Dear OB,
It will run on 18" radius.
Have fun!
the Bach-man
Title: Re: Curve diameter for the Bachmann Whitcomb 50-Ton ?
Post by: Old Bandit on January 02, 2014, 03:48:39 AM
Thank you very much Mr B-man !
And...Happy New Year !
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