[modeleng] Re: Where are you all?

Hi all,

    I have been modestly extending my space-challenged 5" / 7¼" gauge garden 
railway. Just completed 25 feet of 1 in 24 approached off of 180 degrees of 
12½ feet radius curve (with 0.125" gauge widening). Rolling stock is 7¼" 
gauge bogie with 10" wheel centres apart from the 5" gauge 4 - wheel loco 
which has a a 14" wheelbase.

    I have quoted all these figures because I was surprised to find the 
extent to which this modest train strained its way around the curves but 
romped away up the gradient and wondered if other members find this 
surprising? (Load was 3 adults)

    I might have to try to squeeze a bit more omph out of my Sinclair C5 
motor.

Regards 

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