Micro-Trains GP35 on 120mm Curves???

Dave Jul 4, 2011

  1. Dave

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    Will a MTL GP35 run on 120mm curves reliably without uncoupling or binding? I have a small table (13" x 19") that I would like to create a small layout on using the Rokuhan track. I would be running all MTL rolling stock with the GP35. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks for looking.
     
  2. HOexplorer

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    I think Marklin's 145's are the limit. My GP9 (same chassis) couldn't do it. The F7/3 is a shorter chassis and will come fairly close. Jim
     
  3. shamoo737

    shamoo737 Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Like Jim said, I wouldnt go with anything tighter then 145's with a GP35, but I did build a shadow box layout with a tighter radius. I had to go with a pilot mounted coupler to do it. It lets the trucks to track through the tighter curves.
     
  4. Carsten Weye

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  5. Mr. White

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    I just know they won't work on 95mm, I tried it and bad things happened.
     

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