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Lionel PRR J1a 2-10-4 #1931420 (etal)

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Posted by Roger Carp on Monday, February 18, 2019 10:18 AM

HI Walt,

 

Please contact me at CTT regarding your excellent question.

 

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Posted by Flintlock76 on Sunday, February 17, 2019 9:38 PM

I just looked up the specs on Lionel's PRR 2-10-4, and according to Lionel the minimum curve radius for that model is 0-72.

So, as long as you run it on a layout with 0-72 or larger curves you should be OK as far as tracking is concerned.  

As an aside, I've found that sometimes  you can run a locomotive on a curve radius tighter than the factory specs, but not always.  It's best to follow the specs.

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Lionel PRR J1a 2-10-4 #1931420 (etal)
Posted by WALT ZIMMER on Sunday, February 17, 2019 2:41 PM

Will the drive wheels on the Lionel PRR 2-10-4 remain on 0-72 curves or will they lose contact and overhang the rails?

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