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...
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...
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...