Can anyone tell me if the MTH Scale Wheel H9 2-8-0 can negotiate 36"r? The catalog radius numbers are notoriously unreliable. Does anyone own one that could give real world feedback?
Thanks.
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What does the catalog say?
Ed
I would say yes, after all, 0-36 R = 0-72 D.
Originally Posted by Ed Kelly:
What does the catalog say?
Ed
That's the issue. The catalog says 31"r. But the last time this model was offered it was listed as 42"r.
I would like to hear from someone who owns and operates a scale wheel version. Real world feedback... My layout plan and purchase depend on it.
As I recall, it could as it was a short-wheelbase, small-driver locomotive. I also believe the scale-wheeled USRA Light Mikados were rated for 36" radius. Hopefully, someone who actually has one in his hot little hands can chime in.
This information MAY be of some use: My MTH Scaled wheel H-10 goes around 36" radius.
Also, the operator's manual for the H9 with the tether quotes 31" radius. I would assume with the new wireless drawbar its the same. As you point out the catalogue numbers don't mean much. But the operators manual is generally accurate
Originally Posted by John Sethian:
This information MAY be of some use: My MTH Scaled wheel H-10 goes around 36" radius.
Also, the operator's manual for the H9 with the tether quotes 31" radius. I would assume with the new wireless drawbar its the same. As you point out the catalogue numbers don't mean much. But the operators manual is generally accurate
Thank you John. That helps.
