Thanks. I'll do that.

Dean

OK. Micro Mark won't take this back.........How do I return it to Bachmann?

I just got the CNR 2-6-0- today in the mail. Overall it's quite a nice little engine. I do have one problem....the rearmost driver on the fireman's side seems to have a bent axle. There is a distinct wobble. The other side is fine. Is it possible that the axle is bent somehow or that the wheel is on crooked?. Is it easily replaceable?  The axle is part #MT3*2.

Dean

I wonder if they are still on schedule, the 2-6-0 's that is. I really want one for my Christmas layout

Good news!! I successfully negotiated enough real estate for an 18" radius curve behind the couch So I'm going give the 2-8-0 a try! Next up is to find some decent looking coacxhes for it to pull

Sadly no the couch is too low. As far as pulling it out I am going to mock up a loop on a piece of hardboard to be sure though.
The loop I have planned consists of 4 pieces of 15" radius with one piece of 18" on each end. Would a 4-6-2 be a better choice?

I kind of figured that Thanks ACY. I'm designing an on the floor, around the walls layout for next Christmas and can't squeeze a reverse loop with anything larger than 15" behind the couch. The rest of the layout will have 18" curves.

Will it negotiate a 15" radius curve?