Hello everyone! Can anyone recommend what type of engines and manufacturers are appropiate for this particular layout? I am more into modern or diesel type engines, but steam is also welcomed The reason I ask is because I've just purchased a KATO SD90MAC and this baby is too long for some of the curves in this particular layout besides, I new it would not look right, but this baby is a beauty so that was one of the purchasing factors. Currently I have a couple of ATLAS SD60s, but these seem to be a bit to big for some of the curves. My B23-7 from Atlas is the only one that seems to handle the tighter curves ok. Prefer locos made by ATLAS or KATO Thanks for the help! Robert
GP7s, GP30s, GP35s and GP38s would work really well on tight curves. Actually, any four-axle locomotive (switcher or road engine) would do the trick. Kato's RS2 and RSC2 (yes, six-axle, but could fit in here) are also useful. I have 12-inch radius curves on my layout, and I'm running four-axle engines.
Thanks for your reply FRISCOBOB! I was looking at some KATO RS2s today , but the guys at the shop were not too helpful when I asked what kind of decoder would fit in them . Can you advise and is it hard to install one? Thanks a lot for your help! Robert
