I am planning a simple OUTDOOR loop to complement my LS indoor layout, however I want to be able to run engines that are not an option on the indoor layout, which has R1 curves and I can only run small industrial critters on it.
Outside I can get a 25 -30 foot long folded dogbone layout with a passing siding into a raised planter I will build. I plan to go with Aristo 6-1/2 foot dia curved track, and LGB R3 switches. This is the widest I can use.
My question is…Will the following list of B’mann engines work on this diameter of 6-1/2 feet? I need to know what I can plan for using:
2-8-0 Spectrum Connie
2-6-0 Spectrum Mogul
4-4-0 Spectrum American
Spectrum Heisler
Also for my indoor layout, will the following work on the R1 curves?
Hey Vic,
I’ll list the ones I know for sure. Connie…no…needs 8’. Far as I know Yes on the 2-6-0 and the 4-4-0. Heisler should even go on 4’ curves. Shay and Climax will both work on R1 since they are two truck locos. Did I read this right!!! You are going outdoors??? Wow…how did ya’ manage this? Does your wife know yet? Just buggin’ ya. Have fun planning! Later eh…Brian.
Its still hush-hush right now. The area in question is where my wife wants to move the garage and put a studio, but thats a while off, so in the mean time…
I have two boxes of curves, one AC 6.5’ diameter and 5’ diameter and two LGB R3 switches. I want to use what I have, so I have to decide if I cant run what i want, should I even build it? I have a plan for a dogbone layout between two raised planters with a rock garden in each one. Something easily to dismantle if we ever get around to the garage project.
Thats a bummer about the Connie, I would really like to have that one. I also want the 4-4-0, and/or a Climax if I can still find one.
Vic,
Last time I looked there were still a few Climax to be had. Not sure on the 4-4-0. GR is to have a review on the Heisler this month. Still waiting for my copy. Usually shows up by the 10th. I would just go ahead and build with the promise that if she really wants it out later you will move it. Notice I said MOVE??? Funny how things can go. Later eh…Brian.
Vic if you send me your email address I will send you a photo of my reversing loop, it as all R1 curves with a few straights, This is pure hell for any train but all of mine can go through it without trouble, now that i have fixed a few problems to do with fast growing palms and a curve problem that has still got me beat. I have replaced it and all is fine but I can’t find anything wrong with it! Strange but true.