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Rail Chief Pass Car Question

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Rail Chief Pass Car Question
Posted by railfan23 on Sunday, August 28, 2005 11:41 AM
I am in the market for a set of Rail Chief Passanger Cars #51201. Before I purchase a set and make a major mistake, could someone please provide me with radius this set of cars needs. Thanks Mike
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Posted by 1688torpedo on Monday, August 29, 2005 9:05 AM
Hello Railfan ! The Railchief Passenger Cars need track of at least 72'' radius in order to go around corners.
Keith Woodworth........Seat Belts save lives,Please drive safely.
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Posted by lionelsoni on Monday, August 29, 2005 10:10 AM
Radius, not diameter?

Bob Nelson

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Posted by railfan23 on Monday, August 29, 2005 1:08 PM
Thanks for the info Keith. I had a bad feeling that was an o72 set. I only have o54 on my layout.
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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 29, 2005 6:40 PM
The Railchief set runs on a 0-72 track curve. 16 sections make a 72" diameter to the outside rails. Not 72" radius.

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