https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/12/athearn-sw15-on-15-inch-radius-track.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=athearn-sw15-on-15-inch-radius-track Model railroads and model trains Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:11:15 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/12/athearn-sw15-on-15-inch-radius-track.html#comment-56151 Thu, 06 Jan 2022 11:11:15 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6386#comment-56151 Engines and cars run better on wider radius curve tracks and less chance of derailment.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/12/athearn-sw15-on-15-inch-radius-track.html#comment-56037 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 21:23:00 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6386#comment-56037 15 inch radius is getting to the lower end of practicality. You restrict yourself to very short wheel based engines and rolling stock. In the prototype world this radius )beefed up by 87 times) would be restricted to in forest logging lines and very narrow gauge garden, orchard and mining enterprises

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/12/athearn-sw15-on-15-inch-radius-track.html#comment-56024 Thu, 30 Dec 2021 06:13:20 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6386#comment-56024 15″ radius might work with a SW15, but then you will be locked into small engines (0-6-0, 4-4-0 ) of you can up to an 18″ radius you’ll be a lot better off

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/12/athearn-sw15-on-15-inch-radius-track.html#comment-56011 Wed, 29 Dec 2021 18:54:37 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6386#comment-56011 Without verifying, I would say it should work. Most short engines and freight cars will be able to run on 15″ radius. Mid sized or larger steam locomotives, long diesel electric engines and passengers cars may or may not be able to take that 15″ radius depending on the wheel arrangement, location of stirrups (swiveling truck interferes with car skirt or stirrup) or the way the truck is mounted to the frame.

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