Hello , looks like that the SW9 can handle this loops. But - I , just my opinion, would give 0n30 a try. These stuff looks better in your very limited space. Bachmann has a very nice two axle diesel and nice cars and track isn't a problem.Unfortunately steel mills are huge industries so you should change the theme too , may be a saw mill - fits better ! Just my thoughts ... R.Marx
--- In [email protected], "mountainsport500" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi All: > I just joined the group. I have very limited space and so I am > planning a modern era steel mill switching S-gauge layout in a space > of 24" by 60" with concealed turning loops at each end. > > I would like to run a medium size 4 axle switcher either Alco S2/S4, > EMD SW7/8/9, or Baldwin S12 on the 10.5" radius curves. I have the > following questions: > > 1. How can S-helper, American Models, Rail Master or Hollywood Foundry > mechanisms of this size be modified to work with 10.5" radii? > > 2. Which of these types has the better chance of working when being > modified for 10.5" radii? > > I do not yet own these mechanisms and so cannot examine them up close. > As a minimum I think couplers will need to be talgo mounted and the > coupler opening enlarged to accommodate a larger swing. Changes may > also need to be made to the chassis so that trucks have greater > turning freedom. > > Any ideas or experience you can share? > > Teejay > Denver, CO > ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/S-Scale/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> 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/
