Bachmann Spectrum 4-4-0 track radius

Garden Railroading
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Guys, I’ve just purchased an Spectrum 4-4-0 because it looked good and was at a good price. I don’t have any track yet but want to run it inside. What is the minimum radius the Bachmann 4-4-0 will run on? I think Bachmann recommend 8’ diameter but I’d like to know if anyone has run them on 5’ dia. or LGB R2?

Thanks

Jim

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Look at this post - http://cs.trains.com/TRCCS/forums/t/183036.aspx - Peter

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Check the Bachmann Trains forum, the users there will give you the best advice

http://www.bachmanntrains.com/home-usa/board/index.php?board=6.0[](http://www.bachmanntrains.com)

but 6.5’ dia is what I been told is the minimum for best operation

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Guys, I now have my Spectrum 4-4-0 and here is what I have found out. The “Bach Man” at Bachmann forums recommends an 8’ Diameter, the instructions that came with the loco recommend a 10’ Diameter to look prototypical. I however have the Eureka & Palisade running very well on a 5’ Diameter under the Christmas tree. I am not pulling any cars though!

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Good to know. Thanks for sharing that.