madknotter Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 This may seem a silly question, but I do not know the answer and you guys are much more clued up than me, as I am really new to this game. Would a 0-4-2t or 0-4-4t go around a tighter curve than a 0-6-0T. The reason I ask my curve is borderline I dont have buffer lock but my 0-6-0t is really struggling and will even derail if it is facing the wrong way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 Theory says that because of the articulation of the truck, the answer should be yes - but to some extent it depends on the length of the loco. Has your 0-6-0 got flanges on its centre wheels? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madknotter Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 Yes it has got flanges. I realise I could probably get away with it if I removed the flanges but that would also mean all future locos would need the same, and thats a road I do not want to go down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfwit Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 This may seem a silly question, but I do not know the answer and you guys are much more clued up than me, as I am really new to this game. Would a 0-4-2t or 0-4-4t go around a tighter curve than a 0-6-0T. The reason I ask my curve is borderline I dont have buffer lock but my 0-6-0t is really struggling and will even derail if it is facing the wrong way. A few more details might be usefull, the type of loco that you've got and the radius of the curve. A photo might be usefull as well. As for an 0-4-2, it depends on the amount of sideplay on the rear wheelset and the length of the wheelbase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madknotter Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 The loco is a GWR 57xx and my curve is down to 4ft radius. I have no problem with changing alligance to the Southern which had plenty of 0-4-4t As I am at the early stage, but not If it still will not work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgeloco Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 If the wheel bases of the a 0-4-2t or 0-4-4t are equal too, or less than, the 0-6-0 then they will definitely go! If bigger than the 0-6-0, then perhaps no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madknotter Posted September 22, 2010 Author Share Posted September 22, 2010 I think that pretty much answers my question, thankyou all for your advice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted September 22, 2010 Share Posted September 22, 2010 4' rad is not a curve it is a corner, the 0-4-4 or 4-4-0 will go round this type of bend but what you have to think of is not the wheelbase but the wheelbase to bogie center that will control the rad. of curve you can get your loco round. If your 0-6-0 will go round the corner in one direction but not the other it can be down to pick-ups or unequal side play on the center axle. OzzyO. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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