Railroad curves are conventionally described by the direction change in degrees for a 100-foot chord. This means that the 12-1/2-inch radius of O27, corresponding to a 100-foot diameter in 1/48 O-scale, would be called a "180 degree" curve, the sharpest that can be specified.
Bob Nelson
For what it's worth, I've read almost NO O gauge curve radii match real-world railroad curves, neither 031, 054, 072, or 084 for that matter.
So it you like that 783 and can afford it, go for it!
Hey, I just got a Rail King Y6b 2-8-8-2, it's 25" overall and I run it on 031. Maybe not totally authentic on tight curves like that but to me it looks just fine. I'm havin' a ball with that behemoth!
I found some further information on 783's, but I hope the good folks at CTT don't get mad at me for linking it!
https://ogrforum.ogaugerr.com/topic/lionel-mpc-783-hudson-in-action
The 773 was designed when 031 was king. It will run just fine, buy one and enjoy it. One thing to mention here is that it's geared to operate at scale speeds so don't expect it to be a road runner.
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alcofanschdy Does it look that bad? Will it not run that well on my layout? like I said it is 031 and not ever to be bigger radius curves. I have a train show coming up in my area in a couple of weeks and would be on the lookout for one but if its not going to run right I won't bother
Does it look that bad? Will it not run that well on my layout? like I said it is 031 and not ever to be bigger radius curves. I have a train show coming up in my area in a couple of weeks and would be on the lookout for one but if its not going to run right I won't bother
All a matter of personal opinion / preference.I felt there was too much overhang when I ran my postwar 773 on my layout with 031 curves.
alcofanschdyDoes it look that bad?
The "look" is subjective. Only you can answer that.
alcofanschdyWill it not run that well on my layout?
It will run well on your layout.
Rob
O-31 is fine operationally. Aesthetically, O-72 is MUCH better.
my layout has only has 031 curves, would the 783 be able to run on it or does it need wider radius curves? Thanks
Bruce
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