Still, and perhaps worse, it's a recipe for frustration. Derailing in a tunnel is often worse than derailing in the open.
My suggestion would be to work the curvature to something that operates better and looks better. Especially since you're looking to model modern equipment, which are larger than olden days stuff.
Try an Atlas Trainman GP38-2. It's avalable in the YN2 scheme. I don't have the GP38 but I do have a pair of RS36s with the same drive that run like champs.
You also might want to look at Athearn's RTR GP38-2 or RTR GP40-2 in both YN2 and YN3.
These 4 axle units should work better on your tight curves.
Nick
Take a Ride on the Reading with the: Reading Company Technical & Historical Society http://www.readingrailroad.org/
http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/View_All_Roadnames_s/1406.htm
Click on CSX in the road name section. They've got a bunch to choose from. I'd avoid anything with 6 axles on 15" curves.
Mine doesn't move.......it's at the station!!!
nbrodar wrote:Try an Atlas Trainman GP38-2. It's avalable in the YN2 scheme. I don't have the GP38 but I do have a pair of RS36s with the same drive that run like champs.You also might want to look at Athearn's RTR GP38-2 or RTR GP40-2 in both YN2 and YN3. These 4 axle units should work better on your tight curves.Nick
thanks, but i am trying for higher quality. do p2k's come with dcc plugs? and, this may be a bit off topic, but why has atlas recentely made csx locos in stealth scheme, or earlier schemes? Why not modern!!!
Since you are stuck with the 15" radius, you will find a four axle unit of any variety better than a six axle unit. There are lots of them out there - I don't know about CSX in particular - so you should be able to find one that suits you. Don't forget that CSX operates lots of foreign power, so a unit from another major road would be right at home on your layout.
CSX_YN3 wrote: nbrodar wrote: Try an Atlas Trainman GP38-2. It's avalable in the YN2 scheme. I don't have the GP38 but I do have a pair of RS36s with the same drive that run like champs.You also might want to look at Athearn's RTR GP38-2 or RTR GP40-2 in both YN2 and YN3. These 4 axle units should work better on your tight curves.Nick thanks, but i am trying for higher quality. do p2k's come with dcc plugs? and, this may be a bit off topic, but why has atlas recentely made csx locos in stealth scheme, or earlier schemes? Why not modern!!!
nbrodar wrote: Try an Atlas Trainman GP38-2. It's avalable in the YN2 scheme. I don't have the GP38 but I do have a pair of RS36s with the same drive that run like champs.You also might want to look at Athearn's RTR GP38-2 or RTR GP40-2 in both YN2 and YN3. These 4 axle units should work better on your tight curves.Nick
Not to change the topic too much but, what is wrong with Atlas Trainman? I would take them in a second over any Proto. Trainman needs a little detail added but the drive is well worth it. There's nothing wrong with adding a little detail yourself and I think Atlas will last a lot longer.
Well, if changing the track plan is impossible you're stuck with 15" curves. You may want to look down the road at revising your layout and track plan, for I think making the curves broader would look and operate better. But you have what you have.
Frankly, if I had a 4x8 layout these days, I'd go N scale. So much more you can do with the space. I have like a 10x12x8 and kinda wish I had made the investment an N scale investment because there is so much more I could do with the space. But agin, you have what you have.
tpatrick wrote: Don't forget that CSX operates lots of foreign power, so a unit from another major road would be right at home on your layout.
Don't forget that CSX operates lots of foreign power, so a unit from another major road would be right at home on your layout.
CSX_YN3 wrote:My layout is 4x8, a variation of the red wing project layout, to answer shawnee's question. I'll take a look at trainman. Does it have a dcc plug?
8 pin NMRA plug.