I have just start an HO 100 scale on a 5 by 9 platform. Have two main tracks with the inter track having some spurs. Most of the curves are 18" radius or 22" radius but do have a couple that are 15" radius.
I looking for the right type of engine to run. I am going to use DC and would like the basic sound but am not going to get into the real fancy stuff.
I don't really understand the difference between the engines that have 12 wheels vs 8 wheels. The used train set I purchase several years ago uses an engine with just 8 wheels and I think that would be an ok type. But I think the new engines are better.
I am a retired BNSF person and of course would like a BNSF engine(s) but again am not looking for somthing really fancy.
Any suggestions? Thanks
It typically depends on the type of train you want to run.
Through freights to include intermodal, auto, and other types of unit trains will have 6 axle horsepower (we don't count wheels)
Where locals, TSE's, etc, will have a four axle units.
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