List of HO scale locomotives that can run on 15 inch curves?

[homersimpsonlikestrains]

Does anybody know where I can find a list of HO scale locomotives that can run on 15 inch radius curves without derailing? Can a F-unit or a 0-6-0, 2-6-0, 2-6-2, 4-6-0, 4-4-0 loco run on those curves?

 

[Iron Horseman]

Does anybody know where I can find a list of HO scale locomotives that can run on 15 inch radius curves without derailing? Can a F-unit or a 0-6-0, 2-6-0, 2-6-2, 4-6-0, 4-4-0 loco run on those curves?

I know of no such list. Best you could probably do is find a list of manufactures locomotives that has a column for minimum radiua.
It will totally depend on the brand. For starting a list, I know a Tyco F unit can. I know an AHM 4-4-0 can. I know an Akane brass Pennsy B2 0-6-0 shifter will not.

 

[Old 97]

I'd go to the manufacturers websites of the locomotives you're interested in running, to see what their requirements are for minimum radius.
That being said, one would have to assume any 4 axle locomotive can safely negotiate 15" curves.
Rolling stock of 40' or less can safely be pulled.
Did see on the interwebs where one individual claimed his Big Boy would run 15" curves.
Can also imagine a 0-6-0, 4-4-0 and 0-4-0 steam locomotives running 15" radius.

 

[Old 97]

Model steam locomotives and curve radius - Trains

Steam locomotives and curve radius: The National Model Railroad Association tells which models should run on what radius curves.

www.trains.com

Above link says type "E" steam locomotives can run on 14" radius.

"Class E" covers locomotives with four-coupled drivers, such as 4-4-0 Americans and dockside switchers, with a wheelbase of 9 feet or less. These can handle the tightest curves, which the NMRA says is appropriate for small, old-time model railroads."

 

[Old 97]

Above locomotives will run on 15" radius. In my opinion.

 

[Iron Horseman]

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Oh, yes. I know a Marx 4 wheel diesel switcher, and a Marx F3 will run on 15" radius.

 

[Old 97]

tooters scooters...

I'll be posting all of "tooter's scooters" here... :) This is the original tooter caboose... It's was 57 year old all metal kit, and my first modelling project. A tooter train... I didn't build the wooden cars. Just painted the little 6 wheeled flat car... Added a tank for a...

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Above link is for a great thread regarding something called "Tooters", which are small locomotives and short rolling stock.
Some photos have been lost to deletion of links, but the basics are there.
OP even made a tool for bending flex track into tight curves.

 

[Iron Horseman]

tooters scooters...

I'll be posting all of "tooter's scooters" here... :) This is the original tooter caboose... It's was 57 year old all metal kit, and my first modelling project. A tooter train... I didn't build the wooden cars. Just painted the little 6 wheeled flat car... Added a tank for a...

modelrailroadforums.com

Above link is for a great thread regarding something called "Tooters", which are small locomotives and short rolling stock.

Oh, like this industrial area caboose.

 

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