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Reply to "031 Curves"

So I figured I would ask in an older post that Arnold created since its been idle for a while. Hope you dont mind.

I have a layout that has o31 curves. I recently purchased my first Legacy model that is the new Camelback and I absolutely love it. It is o31 capable so that was the reason I jumped on it because there are not many steam legacy models that run those tight curves.

My layout only has one half circle of o31. It does have an exiting opposite curve that I guess is called an "S" curve. The other areas of o31 are only quarter (2 pieces) turns that go back to straights.

I was wondering if I could get more legacy models that call for o36 or o42 that will run on my layout if I change my half circle with the exiting "S" curve to a wider radius track.

I was thinking that the quarter turn o31 sections I have would handle models that require larger radius curves since they are only quarter turns and not a full half circle.

Any input would be appreciated. I am hooked on legacy now having this Camelback. I love the whistle steam.

Also I know this has been asked before but I was wondering if Lionel states a minimum operating curve of 036 because that is the smallest they produce. Could these o36 requirements work on o31 but they do not mention o31 because Lionel does not produce o31. I know they mention operating requirements of o31 currently but I figured that was because of MTH. Now that Lionel is not affiliated with MTH I wonder if they will stop stating o31 minimum requirements and default to o36.

Brad

OGR Publishing, Inc., 1310 Eastside Centre Ct, Suite 6, Mountain Home, AR 72653
800-980-OGRR (6477)
www.ogaugerr.com

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