I have a very shallow shelf in my family room that I want to build on. What is the minimum radius an N-scale 8 wheel diesel (GP7 or RS-3) can negotiate? What is the sharpest radius commercially available in sectional track? ------------------
I wouldn't like to go below 9" radius, more if at all possible. My min rad. is 12". How 'shallow' is your shelf? Don't know the sectional track sizes, as I use flex track. ------------------ Alan The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.ac-models.com Andersley Western Railroad Alan's American Gallery Alan's European Gallery Alan's British Steam Gallery
No matter what type of loco or freight or passenger car, go for the biggest radius you can. Small radius track never looks realistic unless it is in a factory where a small 4 wheel loco does the chores. I know this may sound heartless but it is the fun of operating trains that makes this hobby of interest. Tight curves (9inch radius) just don't look right and cause derailing problems unless you limit the number of cars in use. I don't mean to put a damper on your efforts and anything you do is worthwhile as long as you have fun doing it. Robin
Gee, I guess you have to get permission first.. Atlas makes a 9-3/4" radius sectional track it will accomidate most Geeps, I even get my Kato Dash-9 around with no problems. I had trouble with the Alco PA's, their trucks aretoo long You go for it! a shelf layout is the beauty of N scale ------------------ espee2 Home: www.tunnel13.com layout: SP's Newberg Branch in N scale [This message has been edited by espee2 (edited 04 June 2000).]
A friend gets C44's around 9.5" curves, and has fun - so what the heck ------------------ Alan The perfect combination - BNSF and N Scale! www.ac-models.com Andersley Western Railroad Alan's American Gallery Alan's European Gallery Alan's British Steam Gallery
