> All was well except the BIG River Raisin 2-10-4 (PRR J1) had troubles with
> the drivers binding in the flangeways at the turnout frogs.
Terry...Is the binding ONLY at the frog? Or does it occur between the frog and
the points on the curve of the closure rails?
> I am using FASTTRACKs #6 turnouts. I got the problem partially corrected by
> over widening the flange clearance a bit.
I use Whiteoaks #6 turnouts and a friend has a River Raisin Models SP steamer
with 10 drivers (decapod?) that cruises through it without pain.
> THE QUESTION for the group is: Is anyone operating a River Raisin 2-10-4,
> and and if so what turnout numbers are you using successfully?
Yes, this is being done with an SP loco. No Pennsy stuff around here and so
the locos might be different in some critical manner. Does the Pennsy loco
have some sideplay on most of the drivers? If the center drivers do not move
sideways a fair amount, getting around a curve can be difficult.
> According to FastTracks, the diverging radius thru the #6 is 59 inches, well
> above the 48 inch min radius of the J1.
Have you checked the gauge of both the track and the wheels? Have you checked
ALL the dimensions in and around the frog to be sure they are ALL correct? I
tend to think that "radius" is not the cause of your problem.
> I am hesitant to run out and get a template for a larger turnout size if that
> is not necessary so your feedback is appreciated.
Good idea to ask around first. Be interesting to hear what comments are made
by others.
> Terry Dillon
> modeling the mighty PRR in Burbank CA
Pennsy in California????? You've gotta drive north to Los Altos and bring some
Pennsy stuff with you to run on the Mighty NYC. Coming to "S"acramento next
year for the big convention? You could triplehead your steamers with Bill
Lane's for a real show.
"S"ee you in "S"acto....Ed L.
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