SD40-2

[Anonymous]

Can anyone share with me any info or reviews on USA Trains' SD40-2

Cheers
-The Feed

[RhB_HJ]

http://www.mylargescale.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=32403&SearchTerms=USAT,SD40-2

[Anonymous]

thanks!

[devils]

Needs the 4 foot radius minimum but looks great and pulls well. I found the front plow a bit low and it hits the track unless it is dead flat, moved mine up a couple of millimetres and solved the problem. Would buy as many as Santa Fe if I could afford them

[Anonymous]

hmmm 4 foot.......it will work!

[Anonymous]

This is the real magic number.
8 ft. minium diameter is required for that loco.Now Aristo Craft's model will inch around 5ft. diameter curves, but there aren't any that are in production today that can take 4ft without derailing.
P.S.-If you don't believe me,
Aristo Craft:973-351-9800
USA Trains:781-322-6084
Call em' and you'll see!

[Anonymous]

This would look ok on 4' dia curves ? Just kidding , it is what it is .

[Anonymous]

i got a 5ft but were expanding so the curve might be boosted, all i know is that were gunna have 12 foot curve somewhere in there

[Rastun]

QUOTE: Originally posted by devils

Needs the 4 foot radius minimum

QUOTE: Originally posted by RR Redneck

This is the real magic number.
8 ft. minium diameter is required for that loco.Now Aristo Craft's model will inch around 5ft. diameter curves, but there aren't any that are in production today that can take 4ft without derailing.
P.S.-If you don't believe me,
Aristo Craft:973-351-9800
USA Trains:781-322-6084
Call em' and you'll see!

OK everyone lets look at these two statements. A 4 foot Radius is the exact same corner as an 8 foot Diameter So that would make both people correct. the only problem there could be here is if the person that's wanting to know the answer to the question is as confused about Radius vs. Diameter as everyone else is seeming to be.

[Anonymous]

oooooo yyyyyyaaaaa
my dislexic mind has did its magic again

[RhB_HJ]

QUOTE: Originally posted by the feed

oooooo yyyyyyaaaaa
my dislexic mind has did its magic again

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm............. you guys!

No wonder some manufacturers have funny habits for stating curves. Curves are usually stated as the distance from the center point to the center of the track (theoretical line), commonly referred to as a radius.