I have the William's scle GG-1 that can run on 042 curves, but in the planning and testing stages of building my next layout I have found that it will derail on K-Line 042 and Lionel 072 turnouts (both tubular rail). I'm considering either MTH 042 or Lionel Fastrack 048 IF anyone here can offer an opinion as to which would the GG-1 have the least problems running on. Otherwise, I'll be running a loop just for the GG-1 with no turnouts. Thanks for your assistance.
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I run my Williams scale GG1 thru Lionel fastrack 036 switches with no problems. It will go around 036 curves but it has only seen 45 degrees not several curves in a row. It handles the 048 and 060 curves and switches on my layout with no problems at all.
Jon Hull
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I did some running with my GG1 and I guess it doesn't love the 036 switches but it does go thru them ok. No derailments just lots of overhang and noise. I also ran thru a couple of 060 switches and they are not problem at all. Jon
I have the William's scle GG-1 that can run on 042 curves, but in the planning and testing stages of building my next layout I have found that it will derail on K-Line 042 and Lionel 072 turnouts (both tubular rail). I'm considering either MTH 042 or Lionel Fastrack 048 IF anyone here can offer an opinion as to which would the GG-1 have the least problems running on. Otherwise, I'll be running a loop just for the GG-1 with no turnouts. Thanks for your assistance.
Not familiar with the MTH switches but the Lionel Fastrack ones are about as close to custom "ala" Ross as you will find. We ran several large scale steamers through 048 and 072 Fastrack switches with no problems at all.
One point I'll bring up:
Fastrack is rounded top rails, larger radius than tubular.
MTH is Real Rail shaped, not rounded.
Ross also uses correct Rail shape.
Not sure which will work better, But I do expect it will make a difference in running an engine on tight curves.
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