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The grade of the radius makes alot of difference in what the Shay will handle. Mine(On30) handle 15" radius on the flat with no problems no matter the number of cars. On a grade is a whole different matter. I have a 18" radius curve on a 6.5% grade that derails the front truck with more than 5 cars. I have 2 of the Shays and both do it in the same place. Have changed the track and didn't help any. If I MU both locos, they will pull 15 cars through the same curve with no problem. <br />So, be sure and build a test track to try it out if you are going to have grade on a curve.
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