Can MTH Premiere heavy Pacific make a 36-inch curve?

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Originally posted by Rhaichen:
Hi, I'm looking at MTH 20-3103-1 4-6-2 heavy Pacific (originally 2003 catalog). It says will navigate 42-inch curves. I have a theory, based on new models that seem similar in size and are listed as being able to handle a 36-inch curve, that this one will too. My theoy is that MTH's curve track was 31 and next 42. Since 31 was dicey they advised 42, not taking into account that someone might have Lionel 36-inch curves--which they do now. So, how well does this type of engine handle a sharp 36-inch curve, anybody have a comment? Thanks.

quote:

Originally posted by Rhaichen:
Hi, I'm looking at MTH 20-3103-1 4-6-2 heavy Pacific (originally 2003 catalog). It says will navigate 42-inch curves. I have a theory, based on new models that seem similar in size and are listed as being able to handle a 36-inch curve, that this one will too. My theoy is that MTH's curve track was 31 and next 42. Since 31 was dicey they advised 42, not taking into account that someone might have Lionel 36-inch curves--which they do now. So, how well does this type of engine handle a sharp 36-inch curve, anybody have a comment? Thanks.