Rivarossi 4-8-8-4 Big Boy Archives - Model Train Help Blog https://blog.model-train-help.com/tag/rivarossi-4-8-8-4-big-boy Model railroads and model trains Tue, 09 Aug 2022 23:11:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/cropped-model-train-blog-32x32.jpg Rivarossi 4-8-8-4 Big Boy Archives - Model Train Help Blog https://blog.model-train-help.com/tag/rivarossi-4-8-8-4-big-boy 32 32 Track Radius Needed For Rivarossi 4-8-8-4 Big Boy https://blog.model-train-help.com/2022/08/track-radius-needed-for-rivarossi-4-8-8-4-big-boy.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=track-radius-needed-for-rivarossi-4-8-8-4-big-boy https://blog.model-train-help.com/2022/08/track-radius-needed-for-rivarossi-4-8-8-4-big-boy.html#comments Tue, 09 Aug 2022 23:11:56 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6559 Ryan asks: “I’m re-configuring my HO layout and have recently acquired a 40-year-old Big Boy loco to pull several tank cars, boxcars, etc and navigate curves without issues. I was thinking 18″ radius curves but on second thoughts am inclined to try and accommodate 22″ curves instead. Input from anyone with experience would be great. […]

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“I’m re-configuring my HO layout and have recently acquired a 40-year-old Big Boy loco to pull several tank cars, boxcars, etc and navigate curves without issues. I was thinking 18″ radius curves but on second thoughts am inclined to try and accommodate 22″ curves instead. Input from anyone with experience would be great. Thanks very much.”

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