Shinkasen turning radius?

[screwysquirrel]

I've been looking at getting a Japanese Bullet train for N-scale, either KATO or TOMIX.

What are the minimum and reccomended radii for these long trains?

 

[TrainNut]

I've got the Kato version. It'll take 9-3/4 but it looks funny. 11" is a lot better. Obviously, the bigger the radius the better. I don't have a clue what the recommended radius is.

 

[jesso]

Trainnut, will it stay on the track at full speed going around a 9 3/4 radius curve?

 

[TrainNut]

Trainnut, will it stay on the track at full speed going around a 9 3/4 radius curve?

(with a quizical raised eyebrow) Hmmm, now that's something I can't admit to having tried just yet. It very well might as it's a very stable train (not top heavy). I dunno, if I ever try it, I'll let you know.

 

[screwysquirrel]

It *is* a BULLET train...

(with a quizical raised eyebrow) Hmmm, now that's something I can't admit to having tried just yet. It very well might as it's a very stable train (not top heavy). I dunno, if I ever try it, I'll let you know.

I'd think a Shinkasen would be the one model where you push the throttle knob all the way to max in order to be prototypical

 

[TrainNut]

I use to run it fast out at the club but it made the other guys too nervous.:mrgreen:

 

[screwysquirrel]

which one?

I've got the Kato version. It'll take 9-3/4 but it looks funny. 11" is a lot better. Obviously, the bigger the radius the better. I don't have a clue what the recommended radius is.

Which of the KATO models do you have?

a little research shows they reccommend 315mm (12-3/8") track for units like the Nozomi 500.