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    Can an HO scale 2-8-0 negotiate a 15" radius curve?

    I'm pretty much a newbie, even though I have a pretty decent layout. What are blind drivers?
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    Can an HO scale 2-8-0 negotiate a 15" radius curve?

    That would be awesome! Thanks so much! If you have some shorter rolling stock I'd love to know if it can back up on a 15" radius without derailng the cars.
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    Can an HO scale 2-8-0 negotiate a 15" radius curve?

    Thanks for your response!! I'm thinking Bachmann - I bought a pair of their 0-6-0s and love them. But I need more tractive power for a 3% grade. I've got my eye on a fully sound-equipped, stay-alive Bachmann 2-8-0.
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    Can an HO scale 2-8-0 negotiate a 15" radius curve?

    My layout is an 1890's era railroad, HO scale. Due to space, I have some 15" radius curves (Yes, I know that's not wise). I have an 0-8-0 locomotive that negotiates them just fine, forwards and backwards. I also have a pair of 0-6-0's. My question is: can a 2-8-0 Consolidation handle those...
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