Matt_GNo27 posted:I run 27" diameter O27 with K-Line low-profile O27 switches, and like Odenville Bill, my LC+ Mikado runs fine, as does my Hudson Jr.
Switch clearances aside—because you can work around them—are there any MTH, Lionel, K-Line, or Williams four-axle diesels that don't run on O27?
Matt; the only four axle diesel engines I’ve had an issue with are Railking Premier GP9’s and I’ll add the problem had nothing to do with the engines striking the switch motors.
Premier GP’s have two air tanks behind the fuel tank and the rear truck has appendages that catch when trying to pass through an 0-27 curve or switch.
I hadn’t expected this issue because my regular Railking GP’s handle everything with no problems. Since I liked the two Premier engines and didn’t want to return them; I used my Dremel to shave enough off the rearmost air tank and that allowed the truck appendages sufficient clearance when passing through switches or curves. The modification can’t be seen unless you pick the engines up and inspect the underside.
Curt
