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Title: Bachmann GE C40-8W
Post by: Cody J on July 30, 2009, 09:03:08 PM
What is the minimum radius for the Bachmann Ge C40-8W on Bachmann track?

thanks,
Cody
Title: Re: Bachmann GE C40-8W
Post by: Tylerf on July 30, 2009, 09:32:26 PM
Should be 18 degrees as it's a four axel locomotive so 18 should be easy.
Title: Re: Bachmann GE C40-8W
Post by: Cody J on July 30, 2009, 09:39:20 PM
it's a 6-axle locomotive
Title: Re: Bachmann GE C40-8W
Post by: Frisco on July 30, 2009, 09:56:45 PM
It will take 22" just fine, I haven't tested it below that.
Title: Re: Bachmann GE C40-8W
Post by: Tylerf on July 30, 2009, 10:09:06 PM
Oh whoops I was thinking of the wrong locomotive. Still, should handle 18-19 degrees ok, as I've seen it done many times with that loco.
Title: Re: Bachmann GE C40-8W
Post by: bobwrgt on July 30, 2009, 11:09:12 PM
I have 3 and if you have good track work they will do 18in just fine. You may have to add a long shank coupler to the firs car or rear of the 8-40cw to handle the swing.

Bob
Title: Re: Bachmann GE C40-8W
Post by: renniks on July 31, 2009, 06:01:06 AM
Tyler,

A xx degree piece of track can be any radius--the larger the radius,the longer the track piece.
Radius of curve is given as xx INCHES.  xx degrees shows the segment of a 360 degree circle that a curved piece of setrack  covers and allows you to work out the number of pieces needed for a half or full circle.

Eric UK
Title: Re: Bachmann GE C40-8W
Post by: Cody J on July 31, 2009, 12:05:29 PM
Thanks for the info.... but I have one more question.

The locomotive is DCC and I run DC, will the locomotive run on my track?

Cody
Title: Re: Bachmann GE C40-8W
Post by: BestSnowman on July 31, 2009, 12:10:41 PM
Quote from: trainsrock on July 31, 2009, 12:05:29 PM
Thanks for the info.... but I have one more question.

The locomotive is DCC and I run DC, will the locomotive run on my track?

Cody

It should, I believe Bachmann DCC decoders all ship with DC Mode support enabled.
Title: Re: Bachmann GE C40-8W
Post by: Cody J on July 31, 2009, 12:45:05 PM
Okay, thanks
Title: Re: Bachmann GE C40-8W
Post by: Santa Fe buff on July 31, 2009, 01:14:49 PM
I got some SD40-2s to bearly run on 18", I would think that the 40-CW would. Just be careful though. I'd go with 20, or 19" just to be safe.

Joshua
Title: Re: Bachmann GE C40-8W
Post by: Cody J on July 31, 2009, 01:48:12 PM
Take a look at this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbtZ5riXYYk

The CSX locomotives are C40-8Ws and at 2:14 they go through a "S" curve. Is the curve 18"?

Thanks,
Cody
Title: Re: Bachmann GE C40-8W
Post by: Santa Fe buff on August 01, 2009, 12:35:44 PM
Appears so.

Joshua
Title: Re: Bachmann GE C40-8W
Post by: Cody J on August 01, 2009, 07:51:36 PM
Okay....thanks