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Title: Minimum turning radius for Bachmann N 51754 Alco 2-6-0 Steam Locomotive?
Post by: rob11715 on December 28, 2012, 11:57:40 AM
I have a small layout and would like know if this loco will work on it.

Thanks
Title: Re: Minimum turning radius for Bachmann N 51754 Alco 2-6-0 Steam Locomotive?
Post by: brokemoto on December 28, 2012, 07:31:16 PM

It will go around a nine and three quarter curve.  That is the sharpest  that I have tried.
Title: Re: Minimum turning radius for Bachmann N 51754 Alco 2-6-0 Steam Locomotive?
Post by: rob11715 on December 29, 2012, 04:01:57 AM
Thanks brokemoto. Mr Bach-man, can you confirm this? What's the recommended minimum radius?

Regards
Title: Re: Minimum turning radius for Bachmann N 51754 Alco 2-6-0 Steam Locomotive?
Post by: skipgear on December 29, 2012, 11:17:17 AM
It's fine on 9 3/4. Bachmann will probably quote 11 1/4" Min radius because that is the smallest radius they make.
Title: Re: Minimum turning radius for Bachmann N 51754 Alco 2-6-0 Steam Locomotive?
Post by: the Bach-man on December 29, 2012, 11:19:13 PM
Dear Rob,
Skipgear is correct- our minimum is listed as 11 1/4".
Happy New Year!
the Bach-man
Title: Re: Minimum turning radius for Bachmann N 51754 Alco 2-6-0 Steam Locomotive?
Post by: Lt Jim on December 30, 2012, 06:17:38 PM
For what it's worth, this one is a real gem!!! Thanks!
Title: Re: Minimum turning radius for Bachmann N 51754 Alco 2-6-0 Steam Locomotive?
Post by: Ken G Price on December 30, 2012, 09:33:09 PM
I have to say that nothing less then a 11' or if the Bachmann track 11 1/4". You will be much happier. If you get an other engine, or longer cars, you will have them also run well and not derail all the time.

There is a saying that also applies to model railroading, "There is never enough time to do it correctly, but there always seems to be enough time to redo it over until it is done correctly."