i'm going to be starting my layout soon and will be using 84" radius for my maximum radius. i have several prr Q2's, T1's, S1 and J's and several passenger trains all scale length. i know they can be made to run on smaller radius but i like the way they look on a larger radius, my personal like. i admire the guys who can limit themselves to smaller locomotives but like the engines in my hot rods bigger is always better.
If you have easements at each end of the curve that takes some of the grief out of sharper curves.
My 351 ford ran 11 .8 at the drags and I was happy that bigger did not always mean better.
Roo
Please note the specs for this MTH 2 Rail locomotive: Seems this builder care for the folks with small layouts!
Peter
Weaver Maine Central USRA Light Pacific 4-6-2 2 Rail
This engine has been tested and runs great. Everything is in working order. There is no cosmetic damage and there is very minimal wheel wear. There is no manual or parts bag included. The original box is included.
Features:
- 1/4" Scale Detail & Dimensions
- Limited Edition
- Die Cast Body Construction w/ Brass Detail Parts
- Detailed Back Head
- Detailed Interior w/ Engineer & Fireman
- Precision DC Can Motor
- Flywheel Coasting Drive
- Front & Rear Operating Marker Lights
- Illuminated Headlight
- Illuminated Backup Light
- Operating Cab Vents
- Cab Window Glass
- Illuminated Cab
- Firebox Glow
- Illuminated Front & Rear Number Boards
- Dual Power Pickup (Engine & Tender(
- Operates on 36" Radius
- All Drivers Flanged
