Wheelbase query

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Wheelbase query

Post by dougrail » Wed Nov 13, 2013 3:42 pm

For a loco that has an 82mm wheelbase, what would be the minimum radius curve it could traverse without grinding/stalling or having problems with?

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Enginehouse

Post by Enginehouse » Wed Nov 13, 2013 4:22 pm

Depends on gauge, width of flanges and back to back settings.
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LnBmad

Post by LnBmad » Wed Nov 13, 2013 8:07 pm

What are you thinking Doug? I get 'the fox' round 2'6" and that has 87mm centres
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