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    Kato Amtrak leads and cars - 45 degree issue

    I have a couple of Kato Amtrak P42's and one Kato ALC-42 leads along with Viewliner 1, Viewliner 2 and Superliner cars. None of it will pass through a Kato EP150-45l / 20-240 turnout without at least one axle derailing. In addition, I have tried to use Kato R117-45 / 20-176 curves in my...
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    Curve radius for dogbone turnarounds

    I'm planning for my first layout in 40+ years, and looking at a dogbone plan*. I've read lots of posts on minimum/recommended curve radius and didn't find too much consensus, so wanted to get some expert opinions, in particular for the turnarounds at each end. I'm currently thinking about steam...
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    Atlas 543 switch does not match 18" radius curve

    Hi guys, I've got a small (33" w by 72" l) oval layout and I've got an issue with the dimensions of one of my switches. My layout's curves are mostly 15 inch radius Atlas code 83 22.5 degree pieces, with a single 18 inch radius piece in each of the semicircles. The two 18 inch radius pieces...



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