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Steam loco vs LGB track.
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 8:45 am
by Arcandier
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.
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 9:15 am
by bazzer42
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.
Re: Steam loco vs LGB track.
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 9:23 am
by rebelego
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.
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 9:26 am
by Arcandier
Thanks. On this side of the channel, 45mm track is more easy to find than 32mm. And I really like this big track!
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 9:37 am
by bazzer42
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.
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:01 am
by Arcandier
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 !
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:11 am
by pauly
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
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:41 am
by steamie1
Watch the turn out on points, can be a bit tight..
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 12:39 pm
by Arcandier
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.