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Can a steam loco handle a 26 degree turnout?
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						11 years 6 months ago				#17134
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				Hello. Can a steam locomotive like a Tenshodo C62 handle a 26 degree turnout like you'd use in a yard? I'm designing a layout for limited space. I remember from using one on a Noch layout with tight turns that some locomotives would bind, and actually get stuck sometimes.
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						11 years 6 months ago				#17135
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				Replied by garthah on topic Re: Can a steam loco handle a 26 degree turnout?			
			
				The Tenshodo C62 and D51, Marklin Mikado and Pacific, AZL Mikado all are recommended for use on minimum Radius of 195 mm
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						11 years 6 months ago				#17139
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				Replied by seldredg on topic Re: Can a steam loco handle a 26 degree turnout?			
			
				Thank you. Looks like the 26 degree turnout has a curve equivalent to  145mm. Scott (I used any rail and laid the curve tracks on top of the switches.)			
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						11 years 6 months ago				#17144
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				Replied by garthah on topic Re: Can a steam loco handle a 26 degree turnout?			
			
				The actual radius of the Rokuhan L55 mm turnout is 127 mm.
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