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Can a steam loco handle a 26 degree turnout?

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10 years 7 months ago #17134 by seldredg
Hello. Can a steam locomotive like a Tenshodo C62 handle a 26 degree turnout like you'd use in a yard? I'm designing a layout for limited space. I remember from using one on a Noch layout with tight turns that some locomotives would bind, and actually get stuck sometimes.

Thanks, Scott

ScottE
La Honda, CA

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10 years 7 months ago #17135 by garthah
The Tenshodo C62 and D51, Marklin Mikado and Pacific, AZL Mikado all are recommended for use on minimum Radius of 195 mm

regards Garth

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10 years 7 months ago #17139 by seldredg
Thank you. Looks like the 26 degree turnout has a curve equivalent to 145mm. Scott (I used any rail and laid the curve tracks on top of the switches.)

ScottE
La Honda, CA

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10 years 7 months ago #17144 by garthah
The actual radius of the Rokuhan L55 mm turnout is 127 mm.

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