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Bachmann Shay Min Dia Curve

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Posted by Train 284 on Friday, February 24, 2006 7:40 PM
I would say 4'. At our last GRR club meet, one guys brought his shay and it took the 5' just fine, so I imagine 4' would not be a problem.
Matt Cool Espee Forever! Modeling the Modoc Northern Railroad in HO scale Brakeman/Conductor/Fireman on the Yreka Western Railroad Member of Rouge Valley Model RR Club
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Posted by ondrek on Friday, February 24, 2006 2:46 PM
I have 4' turnouts too. all my curves are 5' Dia. I am hoping it can handle them fine.

Kevin
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Posted by Karl Reichenbach on Friday, February 24, 2006 2:36 PM
Mine handles R-1 switchs which I beleive is a 4' diameter in switching situations. It looks much better on 10' dia, which is my normal curved track and turnouts.

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Bachmann Shay Min Dia Curve
Posted by ondrek on Friday, February 24, 2006 11:32 AM
What is the minimum Dia curve that the shay can navigate?
thanks

Kevin

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