How does Lionel Metro North M7 and Polar Express operate/look on O-31? | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

RixsterOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I am beginning to plan my elevated subway line and am wondering if I can get away with O-31 curves at one end. I will be running Lionel's Metro North M7 commuter train. Does anyone run this train on O-31 curves? Does it operate well and look good on curves this tight? Also...I may be running the Polar Express on this line at Christmastime and have the same concerns regarding performance and appearance on the curves.

Thanks for your feedback.
Rick

2/26/1310:47 PM

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ÜberstationmeisterOGR Forum Member

The M7 will not quite make 0-31 without modification. I am not sure about the Polar Express.

2/27/1312:46 AM

KOOLjock1OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

The Polar Express cars were designed for O=27 track, so they'll track and look just fine on O-31.

Jon

RixsterOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Thanks, guys. I may have to stick to my original plans and use O-36.

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