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Bachmann On30 minimum radius? Maximum grade capability?

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#1

Bachmann On30 minimum radius? Maximum grade capability?

Question re: Bachmann On30 lineup, what are the real world minimum turning radius of thier lineup.n particular:

2-6-0 Mogul

4-6-0 Ten Wheeler

2-8-0 Connie

2-4-4 Forney

I have a plan in mind but while most of it is 18" radius, in one section it calls for a minimum radius of 15"

So I need to find which will work, also I will have a working grade of 4% so I need to know also if they are capable of working the grade as well.

Thanks

#2

Well, I just tried my Bachmann Shay on my window ledge at 5% grade and it managed OK with four log cars - the Climax the same, but the Connie was not keen…

tac
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#3

Vic,

I’ve read lots of articles about 0n30 that describe curves of 15 inch radius, and even less. I think I saw a yard that had a 12 inch curve in the lead.

#4

I’m not sure about the 4-6-0 since I don;t have one yet…the Connie has a rated limit of 16" however I have put it around a 14". Much like real railroads…can;t expect every locomotive to go everywhere…

#5

Thanks, I figured the Connie would be the toughest, good to know it could if needed. I know the 2-6-0 is capable of some pretty tight curves, but I have little info on the others. Hoping someone will provide that info.

Someone on the MR forum suggested the Bachmann forums, forgot about those! found this

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php/topic,6108.0.html

Now I just need to find grade capability :smiley:

#6

So no one can help with the 2-6-0 on a 4% grade?

#7

Ummmm I think my hill is about 4% and I’m thinking the mogul did about 4 cars, can;t test it now cause its not DCC equiped yet…

#8

Thanks Bart, there were some answers over on the Bmann website, I should be OK with my crazy plan, now to figure out all the rest of it, wiring, switch machines, stuff like that :smiley:

#9

The folks here and here have data sheets on all the minimum radius and gradient ratings for everything someone gets their hands on and tests.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/On30conspiracy/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/On30/

You will have to join with a Yahoo ID.
I have been in the groups for several years, well worth it.