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Steve, I assume you are still in the planning stage of your On30 layout. Here are a couple of facts you should consider when selecting the radius of your curves: The Bachmann 2-4-4 On30 Forney won´t be able to negotiate curves below a radius of 22". While the loco will go through a much sharper curve, the back of it swings so far out of center that any car following will derail. The Bachmann 4-4-0 and 2-6-0 locos are fine on a radius of 18", even narrower, but not below 15" The big articulated locos need 24". The Porter 0-4-0 and 0-4-2 are fine with a radius as low as 9".
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