N 0-6-0 minimum radius?

[tbdanny]

Hi all,

I've had a Bachmann N scale 'White Christmas Express' set lying in my garage for a few years now. This year, I've decided to put it onto a board as a proper 'under the tree' layout. However, I'm having trouble finding one particular piece of information.

I'd like to use some 9 3/4" radius curves, to allow me to fit a bit more into the limited space I have. However, I can't find anywhere that says that the 0-6-0 from this set will make it around these curves.  Is anyone able to advise if it does or not?

I'm only going to be using 40' or 50' cars behind it, so those aren't a worry.

[Pauley]

I don't have a definitive answer for you, but from what I've experienced is that running on a smaller radius than ideal can work fine. It may not be asthetically as pleasing for many model railroaders, but other viewers won't care.

Try it. Have fun. Just my two cents.

 

[snjroy]

Hi. I don't know what model you have, but this source:

https://www.trainsetsonly.com/bachmann-usra-0-6-0-switcher-wslope-back-tender-standard-dc-union-pacific-4425-black-silv.html

Says a minimum of 11.25''.  N scale track is not very expensive: why not buy 3 or 4 segments and see, as suggested above?

Simon

[Mark R.]

That little engine would comfortably negotiate a circle of track on a dinner plate !  It's going to be more of a question as to how tight a radius the cars will handle.

Mark.

[SeeYou190]

tbdanny

I'd like to use some 9 3/4" radius curves, to allow me to fit a bit more into the limited space I have. However, I can't find anywhere that says that the 0-6-0 from this set will make it around these curves.

I had two versions of that little N scale locomotive. It will easily run on 7 1/2" radius curves, so you are fine.

Here is the HO scale version on a 7" radius curve on the Atlanta Interlocking Railroaders sectional layout!

-Kevin

[tbdanny]

Hi everyone,

Thanks for the replies. Looks like I'm right to go ahead with the 9.75" curves.