MTH Chicago Northwestern 4-6-4 Hudson | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

Roger ElliottOGR Forum Member

Hi Guys, I am interested in this streamlined Chicago and Northwestern loco partly because my dad worked for C &NW during his college days. From what I've read on the locos for sale, the minimum radius this can handle is O-54. Our little layout has O-48 at best. Is this loco REALLY limited to O-54? Are there some mods that might help it go a little tighter ? Please let me know, especially if you own one of these beauties.... Roger

11/13/2011:58 AM

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Trainlover9943OGR Forum Member

I've ran one and gotten it to run on 036, curves only, no switches and it didn't look all that great but it did it.

11/13/202:23 PM

Lou1985OGR Forum Member

All the MTH Premier Hudsons use basically the same chassis. Unstreamlined Hudsons (NYC, ATSF) will do 042 no problem. The streamlined ones may have skirting issues where the pilot/lead truck wheels hit the skirting. Check and see but that CNW Hudson should do fine on 042.

11/13/2011:57 PM

marxtinOGR Forum Member

I have one with the passenger cars and it runs on O-45 Atlas track. It's an impressive engine, and one of my favorites.

Brian

11/14/206:31 AM

Roger ElliottOGR Forum Member

Thanks guys! Appreciate your input!

11/14/2012:15 PM

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