4-8-4 Union Pacific Niagara w/tender

[TomKat]

Mr. Bachmann- I would like to know what Bachmann RECOMMENDS for minturn radius on a Niagara 4-8-4. This train is part of the Overland Set. I am building a layout and want to know what YOU (Bachmann) recommend~TomKat

[rains train]

I would say 18" would be tight. Probobly 22", but I'll let the Bach-Man answer, seeing as you seem to only want him to answer.

Alex

[Frisco]

I have the same locomotive , it will run on 18 inch , but there is lot of over hang and if your track work is not very smooth  it derails . But it will work .

[Yampa Bob]

Hi Tom
While you are waiting for the Bach-mann I checked their catalog for the Overland set, says it ships with 22" track. 

Did you get my mail?

Bob

[TexasChief]

Tomcat, UP's 4-8-4 was called an FEF,(Four-Eight-Four). Niagra is what NYC called thier 4-8-4's. It's an honest error though since Bachmann uses a NYC Niagra painted in UP colors for the Overland set. And they will navigate an 18" radius

Dick
Texas Chief

[the Bach-man]

Dear Tom,
I'd go with 22" radius.
Have fun!
the Bach-man

[TomKat]

Thanks to all of you for your input. The overhang is what most perturbs me. I have run it across 18, but it will derail at speed. If I take it slow it'll go thru, but geez, the overhang!!!
Alex- I wasn't asking JUST the Bachmann. I just wanted to know what they recommend. Also wanted youalls input too.
Bob- No I haven't seen it yet, but this is a new laptop and I might not have my mail set up correctly yet. And thank you for checking into this.~TomKat

[Yampa Bob]

I managed to retrieve the mail, had it forwarded back to me.  When  you get  your email fixed I'll send it again. I just used the addy in your profile.  They are not bouncing so probably sitting in your server box.

Bob