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Currently planning a logging line for the TMB train club and some discussion arose on what diameter turns we need as a minimum. I have the MTH Climax and that requires 042. Would like to know what logging engines you have and what the minimum turns required are.

 

Appreciate your feedback

Steve 

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Here are the minimum curve requirements published by the manufacturers:

 

Lionel 3 Rail

 

3 Truck Pacific Coast Shay:  O-54

2 Truck Shay (old K-Line): O-36

3 Truck Heisler:  O-36

 

 

MTH 3 Rail

 

4 Truck Shay: O-54 (some listed as O-72)

3 Truck Shay: O-42

3 Truck Climax: O-42

 

MTH 2 Rail

 

4 Truck Shay:  42" Radius

3 Truck Shay:  42" Radius

3 Truck Climax:  42" Radius

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