Point radius 5″ gauge

[Martin AshleyParticipant @martinashley67347]

I'm extending my small garden line. What is the smallest radius that a six coupled tank engine (Jinty) and a 4-4-2T (Precursor) will go round? Until recently, I had a B1 but I got the Jinty instead. The existing point is way too short. B1 and Precursor won't go round it, and the Jinty will only go with some "persuasion".

Thanks!

[Martin AshleyParticipant @martinashley67347]

Minimum Radius

[Paul KempParticipant @paulkemp46892]

I would say 20' would be the minimum for comfort, my ground level point is 10' (narrow gauge) which is fine for SWB 040 but an Eva May 060 that tried it stuck fast! Pay good attention to check rails too!

Paul.

[Martin AshleyParticipant @martinashley67347]

Thanks Paul. 30' minimum radius curve round our c,ub track, this sounds possible! 10' no way. Much appreciated.

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