Steam loco vs LGB track.

Arcandier · Post by **Arcandier** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 8:45 am

Can I use a steam loco on my LGB track without any problem?
I don't want to burn it down and get a big lake of "chocolate"!
Thanks for your advices.

bazzer42 · Post by **bazzer42** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 9:15 am

Yes you can and mix tenmille and aristocraft. Most 16mm seem to run 32mm gauge but most locos are regaugable just be careful if buying second hand. Being 45mm I sometimes think there is a bit of snobbery around proper 2ft gauge but I'm content to plough my own furrow with a light railway on 2foot 9inch gauge!

Going live steam and r/c is the best thing I've done, go for it, you won't regret it.

rebelego · Post by **rebelego** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 9:23 am

Arcandier:92135 wrote:Can I use a steam loco on my LGB track without any problem?

Yes, no problem, just make sure you get a loco for 45 mm. Some are adjustable.

Arcandier · Post by **Arcandier** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 9:26 am

Thanks. On this side of the channel, 45mm track is more easy to find than 32mm. And I really like this big track!

bazzer42 · Post by **bazzer42** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 9:37 am

Logic says there should be more stability with a wider spacing for wheelsets but I'm not a scientist or experienced enough to be 100% sure.

Arcandier · Post by **Arcandier** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:01 am

bazzer42:92139 wrote:Logic says there should be more stability with a wider spacing for wheelsets but I'm not a scientist or experienced enough to be 100% sure.

you're right !

pauly · Post by **pauly** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:11 am

bazzer42:92139 wrote:Logic says there should be more stability with a wider spacing for wheelsets but I'm not a scientist or experienced enough to be 100% sure.

With a wider track the locos center of gravity becomes lower and therefore more stable

steamie1 · Post by **steamie1** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:41 am

Watch the turn out on points, can be a bit tight..

Arcandier · Post by **Arcandier** » Sat Nov 23, 2013 12:39 pm

steamie1:92147 wrote:Watch the turn out on points, can be a bit tight..

Yes. But with a 70 to 100mm whellbase, no problem at all.

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