Tightest turn radius on N scale?

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kylewoody

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Hey guys,

I'm going to have a paper mill on my N scale layout (working on it as I type!).

Anywho, I had toyed with the idea of running Life-Like's SW 1200 switcher, along with only 40' (unless 50'?) boxcars, hoppers, and tankers. How tight could I go?

I was hoping around the 8" radius side (again, this is just inside the yard of the mill). My other radius' are between 11.5"-16" on the mainline. I will be running a GP-38 and an SD60 on them.

Thanks!
Kyle
 
Probably work. But why not get a piece of ply and screw a couple pieces of flex in a small 8" radius loop and see how it does.
 
I agree with Spacemouse....try it with some flex.....Your LL engine shouldn't have any problems, but the SD60 might. Be sure to try it with some cars also. I found that as the curves get tighter, coupler length becomes important. On tight curves with long couplers (and Rapidos are especially bad) sometimes the engine would derail the car behind it.
 
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