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You will have to go through every locomotive model available in HO to decide which unit or units you wish to buy as the rolling stock size/length is going to decide be your deciding factor remembering wider curvature is best for all circumstances as you may want to use 6 axle locomotives as switchers and Trackmobiles both for sidings and industrial spurs.
If you are gung how about 15″, then just buy a small switcher, not 6 axle. Or even a 4 wheel. But you will be limited on what you can run with it. Short trains for sure.
On model manufacturers websites, there should be specifications that state the minimum radius of track each locomotive can be used on.
I had the same problem and bought an Atlas switcher. It has worked fine on tighter curves. There some used ones on E-bay or wait for a sale and buy directly from Atlas. They are quality engines.