Proto 2000 Radius

[Anonymous]

I have a Proto 2000 E8/9 that doesn't indicate the minimum radius needed. As I build my new layout this info would be helpful.

[Anonymous]

I have an E6A/B set that works just fine on 18" radius curves and has no problem with #4 turnouts.

Terry

[Anonymous]

My old layout had 22' minimum radius and #6 turnouts. The E8/9 that I have ran very well.

[Anonymous]

My P2K RI E8A can handle a 18" radius.
Nice locos, aren't they?!

- George

[Anonymous]

But, some passenger cars now require larger radius.
If you have an option, review the merits of 22" or better.
The Walther New Budd cars require 24"

[Anonymous]

Well, my sets of PAs require by my best guess a 2.5-3' radius curve, but I've done some custom work to bring them to scale distance between coupled units. (i.e., diaphragms in contact.) Those dummy couplers from E-unit fronts that become spare parts after you install the Kadee conversion kit are great for that! The catches:
->1. You need large-radius curves to avoid derailments.
->2. Uncoupling two engines connected by this method is a MIND-BOGGLING pain in the rear end--trust me, I speak from experience on this one.
Anybody have any idea where I might be able to get just the Proto:2000 E-unit front dummy couplers without an attached engine? Buying a whole engine for one coupler is just a little out of my budget as a college student.