Will the MTH 20-3133-1 N&W J run on 0-36 curves? I really want one but I only have 0-36 curves, MTH website says 0-42.
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I Don't know of anyone who has one and I'm not willing to gamble $800.
No.
With O-36, you should take a look at the MTH Imperial J-Class. Detailed O-31 options there at less than $500.
RidgeRunner posted:No.
With O-36, you should take a look at the MTH Imperial J-Class. Better options there.
For sure, No? The Railking model was my next choice. Just wanted to see if I could squeeze in the premier one, guess not.
Always stick with trains rated at O-36 and below for O-36 track. You won't be sorry later. I tried to run a Lionel loco (Blue Comet) rated for O-42 and it's matching cars , rated for O-54 on O-42, and it would not work.
Bob Severin posted:Always stick with trains rated at O-36 and below for O-36 track. You won't be sorry later. I tried to run a Lionel loco (Blue Comet) rated for O-42 and it's matching cars , rated for O-54 on O-42, and it would not work.
True. I really do like the scale J but the railking one really isn't too far off. What blue comet was it? Was it the one from the set with TMCC? @Bob Severin
Trainlover9943 posted:Bob Severin posted:Always stick with trains rated at O-36 and below for O-36 track. You won't be sorry later. I tried to run a Lionel loco (Blue Comet) rated for O-42 and it's matching cars , rated for O-54 on O-42, and it would not work.
True. I really do like the scale J but the railking one really isn't too far off. What blue comet was it? Was it the one from the set with TMCC? @Bob Severin
No it is a Legacy model from 2010. For me, it was the second most expensive single locomotive I ever purchased.
Bob Severin posted:Trainlover9943 posted:Bob Severin posted:Always stick with trains rated at O-36 and below for O-36 track. You won't be sorry later. I tried to run a Lionel loco (Blue Comet) rated for O-42 and it's matching cars , rated for O-54 on O-42, and it would not work.
True. I really do like the scale J but the railking one really isn't too far off. What blue comet was it? Was it the one from the set with TMCC? @Bob Severin
No it is a Legacy model from 2010. For me, it was the second most expensive single locomotive I ever purchased.
This one? http://www.lionel.com/products...omotive-832-6-11335/ the most recent one they made was 2012.
Trainlover9943 posted:Bob Severin posted:Trainlover9943 posted:Bob Severin posted:Always stick with trains rated at O-36 and below for O-36 track. You won't be sorry later. I tried to run a Lionel loco (Blue Comet) rated for O-42 and it's matching cars , rated for O-54 on O-42, and it would not work.
True. I really do like the scale J but the railking one really isn't too far off. What blue comet was it? Was it the one from the set with TMCC? @Bob Severin
No it is a Legacy model from 2010. For me, it was the second most expensive single locomotive I ever purchased.
This one? http://www.lionel.com/products...omotive-832-6-11335/ the most recent one they made was 2012.
That one was close, but the actual number was 6-11423 and the road number of the loco is 833 not 832.
Bob Severin posted:Trainlover9943 posted:Bob Severin posted:Trainlover9943 posted:Bob Severin posted:Always stick with trains rated at O-36 and below for O-36 track. You won't be sorry later. I tried to run a Lionel loco (Blue Comet) rated for O-42 and it's matching cars , rated for O-54 on O-42, and it would not work.
True. I really do like the scale J but the railking one really isn't too far off. What blue comet was it? Was it the one from the set with TMCC? @Bob Severin
No it is a Legacy model from 2010. For me, it was the second most expensive single locomotive I ever purchased.
This one? http://www.lionel.com/products...omotive-832-6-11335/ the most recent one they made was 2012.
That one was close, but the actual number was 6-11423 and the road number of the loco is 833 not 832.
Ah. Interesting since it says the min. Curve is 0-36.
Trainlover9943 posted:Bob Severin posted:Trainlover9943 posted:Bob Severin posted:Trainlover9943 posted:Bob Severin posted:Always stick with trains rated at O-36 and below for O-36 track. You won't be sorry later. I tried to run a Lionel loco (Blue Comet) rated for O-42 and it's matching cars , rated for O-54 on O-42, and it would not work.
True. I really do like the scale J but the railking one really isn't too far off. What blue comet was it? Was it the one from the set with TMCC? @Bob Severin
No it is a Legacy model from 2010. For me, it was the second most expensive single locomotive I ever purchased.
This one? http://www.lionel.com/products...omotive-832-6-11335/ the most recent one they made was 2012.
That one was close, but the actual number was 6-11423 and the road number of the loco is 833 not 832.
Ah. Interesting since it says the min. Curve is 0-36.
I think that my have been a mistake. I believe the does states O-42 for the loco and O-54 for the cars. It will not run, with the cars attached on anything below O-54 without derailing the consist. The loco might run on O-36, but I don't have any and never tried it.
Bob Severin posted:Trainlover9943 posted:Bob Severin posted:Trainlover9943 posted:Bob Severin posted:Trainlover9943 posted:Bob Severin posted:Always stick with trains rated at O-36 and below for O-36 track. You won't be sorry later. I tried to run a Lionel loco (Blue Comet) rated for O-42 and it's matching cars , rated for O-54 on O-42, and it would not work.
True. I really do like the scale J but the railking one really isn't too far off. What blue comet was it? Was it the one from the set with TMCC? @Bob Severin
No it is a Legacy model from 2010. For me, it was the second most expensive single locomotive I ever purchased.
This one? http://www.lionel.com/products...omotive-832-6-11335/ the most recent one they made was 2012.
That one was close, but the actual number was 6-11423 and the road number of the loco is 833 not 832.
Ah. Interesting since it says the min. Curve is 0-36.
I think that my have been a mistake. I believe the does states O-42 for the loco and O-54 for the cars. It will not run, with the cars attached on anything below O-54 without derailing the consist. The loco might run on O-36, but I don't have any and never tried it.
Ah. I actually found this one. Glad I didn't buy it.
MTH rail King Imperial J runs well through 031 curves. This J has PS2 and it is a great performer.
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"I really do like the scale J but the railking one really isn't too far off."
The 1:48 J is a huge locomotive, like the real one - but the RK (NOT the "Bantam"!) version is a very nice loco and in your situation I'd consider buying it and enjoying it.
I'm surprised that MTH rated their scale one at 042; I have the Lionel scale J and it takes 054 (just looked it up). I guess those small 70" drivers on the real loco give it a short enough rigid wheelbase to be an 042 model. Must look weird, though.
I have an 072 layout so I pay little attention to minimum radius, as 072 is the de facto "runs anything" 3-rail spec.
This also can cost you a fortune..."Sure! Buy it! I can run it!"
D500 posted:"I really do like the scale J but the railking one really isn't too far off."
The 1:48 J is a huge locomotive, like the real one - but the RK (NOT the "Bantam"!) version is a very nice loco and in your situation I'd consider buying it and enjoying it.
I'm surprised that MTH rated their scale one at 042; I have the Lionel scale J and it takes 054 (just looked it up). I guess those small 70" drivers on the real loco give it a short enough rigid wheelbase to be an 042 model. Must look weird, though.
I have an 072 layout so I pay little attention to minimum radius, as 072 is the de facto "runs anything" 3-rail spec.
This also can cost you a fortune..."Sure! Buy it! I can run it!"
Yep, I'll go for the railking. It's only about 5 inches shorter than the Premier unit. Now I just need to find one.
Well, I tempted fate and went in for a premier 20-3024-1 J. It does do my curves although it doesn't really like it. I'll eventually get bigger curves for it to run better.
