Just for fun: Crazy Prototype locations

[lajry]

The LAJ Ry has some very sharp curves. It's a standard gauge switching RR & invented the term "selective compression" long before model RRers did. It has one place w/ a 85 degree curve (10"R HO scale) & a #3 switch. So took a piece of flex track & laid it w/ a 10" R curve. Was able to run a Bachmann S-2 & an Athearn CF7 & a 40' boxcar forwards & backwards w/ no problems. Tried it w/ a 50" boxcar & it always derailed!