01-09-2014, 11:42 AM
GEC: The 2-10-2 was a Bachmann QJ chinese locomotive (in fact, two of them coupled together), but they have a blind middle driver IIRC. I also tried a True Line U-2-g on our 18" returning loop... and it kind of worked, but it didn't like the small radius PECO turnout and #4 wye!!! Definitely not recommended!!! But I trust you with your impressive fleet of passenger rolling stock. You're really pushing it to the limit!
A few years ago, I thought I would never need large radius and higher # turnouts (4-axles diesel, small steamer, 40ft cars)... such wrong long term planning! My new standards are #8 and min. radius at 36" with #6 where needed (yard, some industries). Probably overkill, I know!
I agree, snap-switches are unreliable. Some will last, some not. We had to replace many of them over the time, the same problem as yours.
Matt
A few years ago, I thought I would never need large radius and higher # turnouts (4-axles diesel, small steamer, 40ft cars)... such wrong long term planning! My new standards are #8 and min. radius at 36" with #6 where needed (yard, some industries). Probably overkill, I know!
I agree, snap-switches are unreliable. Some will last, some not. We had to replace many of them over the time, the same problem as yours.
Matt
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