Bachmann Mogul Locomotive Question

[delivery of oblivion]

Hello Folks,
Was wondering if anyone can tell me if the Bachmann Mogul loco,pictured will go round Rad 1/Rad 2 LGB Curves without a problem....Anyone got one ?? Many thanks.

ObLiViOn

 

[JonathanJ]

I haven't got one to try the experiment with, but from memory the quoted minimum radius for the spectrum 2-6-0 and the equivalent 4-4-0 is 4ft, and 5ft is recommended - more like Piko R5 teritory, though you might just get away with LGB R3..

J.

 

[delivery of oblivion]

Thanks Jonathan..Yes,i think i`ll not risk getting one then....Its funny,The Bachmann big hauler 4 6 0 in my opinions look much bigger,but they run round anything...Had heard moguls could be difficult though on Sharp curves,but wanted opinions before purchasing

Cheers

Ade

 

[musket the dog]

I had one for about a week and I can confirm they will defiantly not do R1s, not sure about the 4-4-0 though.

 

[delivery of oblivion]

Cheers Guys..Thats all the info i needed to know !! I`ll not buy one.



ObLiViOn

 

[casey jones snr]

A wise decision.
A nice locomotive, but not very forgiving on anything less than R3 curves.