Question about new Lionel Locomotive

I think this is the manual you are looking for.

https://www.lionelsupport.com/...onChiefPlus2ET44.pdf

User's Manual for LionChief Plus 2.0 ET44 (4/20)

This is on page 8.  The switches are under the cover, pull it off.

Thank y'all that was most helpful.

Would like to know if someone can help me? Just received a BN SD40 diesel #6-8585 as a gift from my son. I need to know what is the minimum radius track I can use for this engine and dummy car. I have 027 track and switches, but  i am sure i will need a bigger radius. Also who or what is the best way to get remote switch controlers as I have lost some over the years.

The 6-8585 requires O31 or larger curves.

Here's the Owner's Manual, but it doesn't actually mention the minimum curve for some odd reason.

Thanks gunrunnerjohn for your help. I need to locate and buy some track,any suggestions?

Tons of folks selling track, you have to decide what size curves you're going to go with, and the type of track you would like first I would imagine.  If you have O27 and you're sticking with that profile, there is O42 curve track with the O27 profile.  If you're shifting gears, then the field is wide open.

if i use 027 track with 042 curves will my SD40 diesel work ok on this?

Dittmer Mike - Yes, the distance between the outside rails of O27 and O gauge (commonly referred to as O31) is the same - regardless of the curvature of your track, so your loco will work fine.  However, it's the height (ie. profile) which differs between the two.

BamaRider - For future reference, it would be very helpful to the people on the Forum if you included the product number of the item you're seeking assistance about - if at all possible.

Happy Railroading!

where would i find this product number?

also what is the biggest radius for 027 track?

and where can i find the bigger radius track?

Dittmer Mike - If you're asking what the Product Number of your BN SD40 is - you've already provided it (ie. 6-8585), and if you buy something new in future from a retailer the PN will be on the packaging it comes in.  As for older 'used' items that are bought second hand and without any packaging, unless the Seller provides the PN you could either google the name of the item by type and its railroad name on the internet or here on the Forum and probably someone would be able to help you out.

As for your inquiry about "bigger radius track", if you're inquiring about O27 tubular track it's been around for years and is readily available at train shows, on the internet, at hobby shops, people on this Forum etc. etc. and originally came in different curvatures including 27", 42" and 54" to name a few.

You might try Menard's for brand new tubular track, although I'm not sure if their profile will match up to your existing track or if there is a transition piece that can be utilized. Perhaps someone on the Forum will know.

They have curves in large diameters.

has anyone bought track from Menards and how well does it hold up?