Proto 2000 HO E6 question, minimum radius?

[up_santafe]

I am considering replacing my Athearn UP F7's with P2K E6A/B units and am wondering if they will operate on 22" radius. I have not been able to find this spec info. On my new layout, most of my curves will be greater than 22", but there will be some, including the reversing loop that will be 22".

I read at the Life-Like site that they are close coupled with working diaphrams, and am concerned about their minimum radius. I have a set of the new Rivarossi passenger cars with working diaphrams, and they will operate on radius down to 18", though they look terrible doing it. They look OK on 22" though and I would like to used them with E6A/B's as power.

Anybody out there have P2K E6's that can help me out?

[ncng]

I have an P2K E6 as well as their E8 units. My smallest radius is 26" but I think they will work fine on the 22" radius. The diaphrams are very flexable and the units are very heavy so I don't there will be any interference.

David

[grumpybob]

Usually if they are 2 A's back to back. It shouldn't be a problem. the Overhang make look a little funny, but it should work.

[TexasWestern70Mac]

i operate an a/b set of UP e6's on my layout and they go through my 18" radius curves with no problem at all, even at speed, so there is no question 22" radius would be a problem at all.....

FWIW generally any engine or car (non articulated) a scale 75' (~9-10 inches) or less can make an 18" radius curve without any problems, though will not look very realisitic, but they CAN do it........ sadly that's the radius i have on my layout but at the current time. this is because i cannot replace the tracks yet to a broader radius and thus have become somewhat of an expert at what i can operate on tight curves, i can even operate sd70mac's on 18" cuvres :p and yes they operate just fine no derailments

anyways,
hope this answers you question with a littel extra info stuffed in too