TME Vale Of Rheidol V Roundhouse

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TME Vale Of Rheidol V Roundhouse

Post by paullad1984 » Sat Mar 09, 2013 4:55 pm

Just as a thought, whats the minimum radius curve both these locos will take?

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Post by tom_tom_go » Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:19 pm

Most modern Roundhouse locos will go round a 2ft (600mm) radius curve although fit the largest curves you can possible for smoother running.

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Post by paullad1984 » Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:20 pm

im guessing the tolhurst needs about 4ft?

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Post by tom_tom_go » Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:28 pm

I do not know about the other loco, sorry.

Roundhouse no longer make their version BTW.

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Post by paullad1984 » Sat Mar 09, 2013 7:29 pm

Yes i do know, this was merely idol speculation after comparing photos of the models.

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