I can vouch for 36" radius. I've run it around my layout, which theoretically has a minimum radius of 36" (there is one spot I had to cheat a bit). I didn't use sweeps to spike down the rail, so there are probably areas where it sneeks under 36" and I think a few of my turnout frogs ended up being less than 36". No derailments caused by track work.
A nice touch is the front and rear drivers are sprung, however the front driver is sprung a bit too stiff. As a result the middle driver tires don't quite rest on the rail head and the 'cow catcher' rides a bit high. This is a subtle thing, though, and I am pleased with the look and operation of the locomotive - a satisfied customer. Ben Trousdale --- In [email protected], "Roger W. Zuerlein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > --- In [email protected], "Tom Hawley" <t.hawley@> wrote: > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Lynda & Ted Weiler" <flier61@> > > Does anyone know the minimum radius for this unit in scale form?? > > > > > > > > > > > I asked Ron Bashista once, and he gave me a number which I don't > remember, > > Tom Hawley -- Lansing Michigan > > > Last I heard from Ron about the Northern was 36 inches. I asked him if > that would be broad enough for it. Seems I read something like 27 > inches, but with all the drivers flanged, that seems sharp. > > Roger > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
