Comments on: DCC Steam Engine on Curved Track https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/03/dcc-steam-engine-curved-track.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dcc-steam-engine-curved-track Model railroads and model trains Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:03:35 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Frank B https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/03/dcc-steam-engine-curved-track.html#comment-48194 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 02:03:35 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6053#comment-48194 The manufacturer’s specifications (usually on their website) will tell you the minimum radius track that a particular locomotive will run on, so check this before you buy.

Shays and other logging locos are designed to run on tight curves, so that may be the way to go, or a small shunter (US: switcher).

]]> By: Hardie Johnson https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/03/dcc-steam-engine-curved-track.html#comment-47177 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 20:53:36 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6053#comment-47177 Longer locomotives will require larger radius turns, possible 24″ to 36″ You really can consult the manufacturer to find out what works for the loco you want.

]]> By: Dale https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/03/dcc-steam-engine-curved-track.html#comment-47160 Sat, 06 Mar 2021 17:46:43 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6053#comment-47160 You don’t say what scale you model in, what the curve radius is nor what steam loco you are interested in adding. But from what you did say I would guess that the curves are rather tight. If your 4-axel locos are okay on it I would think that a smaller steam loco would be suitable, something along the lines of a 0-4-0 or 2-4-0 or possibly a 4-4-0. A small Shay would likely be fine, also. Getting into a loco with 6 drivers might be a problem. Regardless of which you look at, be sure to read the specifications to ensure it is suitable for the curves on your layout.

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