Radius
Hi there, i am working on a new layout plan. I need to know if a 2-8-0 can work a 10.75 radius. That is the biggest i can get on my layout. The plan is a two level model for a logging plan the upper level is for a switchback to the logging camp. I am using Shays for that, but i have a interchange for a regular main track that would go around the sawmill and pick-up the boxcars and drop off or on passengers and or freight. This layout is similar to the Possum valley rr. I started with that and added other terrain and own ideas. its 3X5 and that is about the biggest plan for the rv. I will try and upload the plan but not sure how. I have a good plan i think but would want some feedback, Smokey
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sorry, i meant 11.75
sorry, i meant 11.75
N scale..The Normal Scale
The Greenbrier Logging and Lumber Co R.R.
Then the trains were gone,and there was nothing but rails, the earth, the moon, the river and strong silence- And the Haunting and Immortal visage of America by night.
Thomas Wolfe
radius
Seems awful tight to me. I don't think my Mikado could handle that. It could be my track work though!
I hope you discover how to download and post your track plan, as I am looking for some thing about that size.
Joe,another case where a button somewhere could lead us to an easy (?) step by step set of instructions?
Next to the preview-submit buttons?
john
john
radius
Smokey, You can't go home again?
john
john
Say what??? The Possum
Say what???
The Possum valley rr had a what looked like a 2-8-0 but some of the shots don't let you see for sure what it is. I have always loved that model rr!
traiN'ternet - Possum Valley i might to have a 2-6-2 or a 2-6-0 But the 2-8-0 would look better there. I hope i can, Smoke
N scale..The Normal Scale
The Greenbrier Logging and Lumber Co R.R.
Then the trains were gone,and there was nothing but rails, the earth, the moon, the river and strong silence- And the Haunting and Immortal visage of America by night.
Thomas Wolfe
Why Not?
Back in the Sixties, when N-scale was introduced to this side of the pond, I had an Atlas Pacific going around 9" radius curves, so I can't see any reason why a small 2-8-0, particularly one with blind center drivers, couldn't negotiate 11.75" radius. Many logging roads had Connies, as well as small Mikes.
Gary M. Collins
http://fhn.site90.net
the Bachmann 2-8-0 should,
the Bachmann 2-8-0 should, but it is BIG for a logger. The Bachmann 0-6-0/2-6-2 is closer, and the MDC/Athearn 2-8-0 would be a good choice
am I the only N Scale Pacific Electric Freight modeler in the world?
https://sopacincg.com
Might not look great doing it....
But technically speaking it should. I had a Kato Mike negotiating a 12 inch radius curve on my last N scale layout before I "went to the dark side"
and switched to HO. Most of the curve was hidden in a deep cut though so appearance wasn't much of an issue.
Michael
Michael
Original member of the "Gang of Six"
R.I.P. Verne Niner. The time I got to know you was way too short my friend.
"We all model the prototype, to suggest otherwise is ridiculous"
My Pike, https://mrhmag.com/blog/MichaelT
Yes
Yes the Bachmann 2-8-0 will run on an 11.75 radius.....Mike
Spectrum 2-8-0's should be fine...
I've tested N-scale Spectrum 2-8-0 and Atlas 2-8-2 on Kato Code 80 track, 8.50 R & 9.75 R curves. The 2-8-0 operation seemed okay on both radii, but looked and sounded odd on the 8.50 R - the center drivers might have been rubbing. The 8.50 R was too tight for the 2-8-2, but 9.75 R was adequate...
radius
Smokey I was just wondering which Thomas Wolfe work you were quoting. I thought it might be you cant go home again
john
john