Model steam locomotives and curve radius

Model steam locomotives and curve radius

By Steven Otte, Associate Editor | March 1, 2023

The National Model Railroad Association has guidelines on what model locomotive should run on what radius curves

A long, black Union Pacific 4-8-8-4 steam locomotive model on a scenicked base

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