1977 loop size

[Anonymous]

Newbie here with newbie question: How can I find out what is the minimum loop size required for passenger cars from 1977/78? In this case it is the 9532 etc. Southern Crescent Limited Series. From time to time I see older cars on Ebay and I don't bid because I don't want to end up with something needing more than a 41 inch loop. Thanks.

[Big_Boy_4005]

31" will be just fine, they will even work on 027. Most trains made that early work on good old fashioned track. There are only a very few exceptions. After about 1990 is when you need to be a little more careful. Most of the trouble will come from the largest engines and long scale cars, that didn't come along until about 10 years ago.

[Anonymous]

Thanks yet again, Elliot. Sorry about the "loop size" when I should have said "minimum radius." I'll get the lingo down soon.