Toy train operating and collecting

I've been helping my wife's cousing with his new layout. He's using all O27 track with O27 curves. Even the smallest engines look odd going around those curves. And they can't go too fast around those curves or they will tip over. He really doesn't have much choice, due to space constraints, but jeesh, it's tight!

Jim 

HighPlains wrote:

Hard to go wrong with a Lionel 2046 Hudson in good condition for use on 027 track. I have one and all I run it on is 027. Good luck!   Mike

Nothing wrong with that.  I had that for years.  Back in the 70's and 80's, I had a 60 foot long half of a basement layout with 027.  Its what you like and what you as a person enjoy.  027 and traditional size engines and rolling stock is great.  Just enjoy running trains.  Put in a straight section or half straight in the curves if you can.  This will help keep down the derailments at higher speeds.  Then use the out side corners left by the straights to put houses or scenery on.