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Title: HO minimum radii
Post by: Ernie K on November 17, 2015, 12:30:03 PM
Hello all.
I have two Bachmann doodle bugs and all 40 foot rolling stock except for two 50 cars.
Can I use 22 inch cures? also #4 turnouts in my yard?
Thanks
Title: Re: HO minimum radii
Post by: ebtnut on November 17, 2015, 01:17:49 PM
22" curves will be just fine with the equipment you've listed.  Those curves should handle any of Bachmann's loco offerings in either steam or diesel.  The No. 4 turnouts are tight, but will be OK with rolling stock up to 50 feet.  The doodlebugs should go through them OK, too, though they may have some overhang.  Running a string of 80 foot passenger cars or auto carriers through No. 4's is asking for trouble, though. 
Title: Re: HO minimum radii
Post by: Ernie K on November 19, 2015, 07:25:08 PM
Hey EBTNUT 
Thanks for that info.