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Minimum Radius Under 36 Inches

Ken is new to the hobby and wants help:

“Doing my first model train since I had one when I was a kid. I am gonna do steam from when the C&NW was in Wisconsin serving the Neshkoro, Princeton, Wisconsin area early 1900’s.

I am guessing 2-4-0 thru 4-6-4 and maybe 4-8-4, if there are such steam engines. I am just starting to get it together.

Now the question – what would the minimum radius I could use. (keep it under 36″) fingers crossed. Thank you to anyone who is willing to help.”

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One Response to Minimum Radius Under 36 Inches

  • Ken Malgren says:

    Any curve radius should be as broad as your space allows. Common curve radii are 18″ 20″ 22″ etc. Passenger cars and the larger steam locomotives LOOK better on broader curves. I would suggest using what fits your space. 30″-36″ should work well.

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