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Track advice
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 3:45 pm
by steamer68
Hi just want to know what is the smallest size oval layout I can use with my O gauge MSS loco as I plan to house one in my shed for over the winter months.
Re: Track advice
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 4:02 pm
by Big Jim
Slightly strange answer but.
The largest radius curves you can get in. This will make life easier if you start buying larger stuff.
Mss locos will run on very tight curves, I think 5ft diameter is about the smallest.
Re: Track advice
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 4:09 pm
by steamer68
Big Jim wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 4:02 pm
Slightly strange answer but.
The largest radius curves you can get in. This will make life easier if you start buying larger stuff.
Mss locos will run on very tight curves, I think 5ft diameter is about the smallest.
Thankyou Big Jim for the advice and replying to my question.
Re: Track advice
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 4:12 pm
by Big Jim
Happy to help.
Have a good browse through the Mamod/MSS section to see what others have done and the issues that they have had. Lots of people start off down this route and become expert quite quickly.
Re: Track advice
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 4:28 pm
by steamer68
Thanks Big Jim will be looking through the Mamod MSS section this evening with some Budweiser in hand.
Re: Track advice
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:56 pm
by tom_tom_go
Beer and trains
Re: Track advice
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 9:23 pm
by steamer68
tom_tom_go wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:56 pm
Beer and trains
Oh yes
Re: Track advice
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 9:27 pm
by tom_tom_go
Dreamsteam website states at this time:
Please note: If running this product on Peco track, its tyre and flange profile means it requires a minimum radius of 3 foot 6 inches to avoid binding. This issue is not evident on the MSS or Mamod 2 foot 6 inch fixed radius track.
https://www.dreamsteam.co.uk/mss-mamod- ... -loco.html
Re: Track advice
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2017 9:39 pm
by steamer68
Thanks tom tom go for the useful information.
Re: Track advice
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 10:31 pm
by Soar Valley Light
tom_tom_go wrote: ↑Tue Nov 28, 2017 8:56 pm
Beer and trains
Superb advice which I have personaly tested!