How tight a curve can I use with these engines?

Cleared brush from my layout last week and most of my track is gone.

Tom

I'll be starting on my 5 by 10 HO layout soon, should I sand the Homosote.
What size switch should I use running a Bachman 2-8-2.  I also have a Bigboy.  I have a lot of # 4.
Tom

Is that single ties or tie sections?  I couldn't fine them on line.

I have to replace ties on 500 ft.

See you in March

Where can I buy Bachmann ties and track.  Returning to G Scale and I need to replace a lot of ties.
Tom

Sorry, I didn't think asking about the different companies.

I have a bunch of Bachmann Engines that haven't been used.  My G Scale rr has not been used for 6 years, because of age and knees.  I hope to get it going soon.
Tom

The Piko and the LGB look alike are they the same engine.  Do the Piko have a lot of detail
Tom

I didn't know about sound.  I have never installed a sound card.
I have G Scale with sound, I guess I just never thought about it.
I have 3 main lines in front of my house. I almost never hear the engine because of noise from the wheels, with a toot thrown in once in awhile.
Tom

Thanks, I'll forget the smoke. I have sound in several G Scale engines and after running several hours, they get on your last nerve.
I traded an RC Heli for 16 HO train engines all Santa Fe. A couple friends are building a 5 by 10 layout. The plywood top is done and we're going to put Homosote on top of that.  Seems like a little over kill.
Running HO will be much easier on me that being outside when it's hot.  I think I should add, there's 5 inches of snow right now.
Thanks
Tom

Does this engine smoke?

Can sound be installed in it.

Where would I buy a smoke or sound unit for it,

I have one, but the boss of the house doesn't know about it yet.

Tom the Wimp

Thanks guys
Tom

Can the smoke deflectors be removed from Bachmann's Niagara?
Local shop has one, with the EARS.....
Tom

Does anyone make an HO size K-27?
Tom

It's a sad day, I just got an email from Aristocraft. They are closing their doors 12-31-2013.
I know they will be missed.
Tom

If you decide to lay your track on the ground, don't use PEA Gravel. The round smooth gravel doesn't work well.
Tom

I haven't tried battery power yet, I hope to soon. I have rc planes flying with batteries that I ordered from Hobby King.
Batteries that cost $79.99 three years ago,are now $7.00 when on sale.
I have major work to do on my layout, after 3 years of NOT running.
Tom