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QUOTE: Originally posted by trainnut57 I was forced to use that largest pre-made radius I could find-22". (I tried making curves with flex track but they looked more like eggs than semi circles) In order to slightly increase the actual radius, I added 3/4" sections of Atlas Snap Trak between each 22" radius section.
QUOTE: Some "experts" I have talked to say this cannot work and will actually damage the driving gear on my Northerns and the Challenger
QUOTE: Also they say it will cause constant derailments with both my diesels and large steam locos, as the longer trucks will be passing over a curve at one point and straight in the middle. They say the curve-straight-curve is too radical. IS THIS TRUE?
QUOTE: Question two; it seems simple and I'm pretty sure I know the answer-should the curves be banked with the high side to the outside rail?