Is it true??

[kstrong]

Not so with any other manufacturer. LGB is the only one which "requires" all its models to fit around its tightest curves. All others state minimum radius requirements--some more prominently than others. The Aristo mikado, if I recall, will run around a 4' radius.

Later,

K

[Anonymous]

but what about aristos mike??

[Anonymous]

i thought the mike would have that because on my dads marklin layout he has a BR 50 which is a 2-10-0 and it articulates around wheel number 3 and the drive rod thing to

[Rastun]

Yes it's true.

now how they look going around that curve is all in the eye of the beholder.
[*^_^*]

[vsmith]

Yes, although they dont look very pretty doing it.

ALl LGB locos from the 0-4-0 Stainz to the 2-82 Mikado can negotiate an R1 curve.

LGB calls it the R1 Rule and it applies to every product they make including the big streamline passenger cars. As i said though , they dont look very nice doing it. The Mike has an articulated chassis and driverod linkages that will actually bend to allow for the tight radius. The GG1 will overhang the corners a good 5 inches front and rear while transversing an R1. This is Typical LGB.

Now, just because you can run a Mike thru an R1 doesnt mean you should plan your layout for it. Its still beter to build with the widest possible radius curves that work in the given layout area.

Enjoy!

[Anonymous]

i heard from somewhere that all LGB locomotivs can make it around a R1 or R2 curve

is that really true?