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 Posted - April 30 2009 : 4:20:07 PM
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can the athearn dd-whatevers take 18" curves????
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Posted - April 30 2009 : 8:41:08 PM
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| Yes they can...but not very well.
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Posted - May 01 2009 : 6:12:30 PM
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I agree with Mr. Shaygetz.
The middle two axels have quite a bit of play side to side.
Lateral play.
The other saving grace of this locomotive is that the couplers are attached to the truck (usually called a Talgo truck.)
The Athearn DD40 also has metal trucks which is another plus.
This DD40 has/had an option with purchase of having a single or double motor.
The single motor type draws/drew less volts, allowing you to double-head your train with a second lovomotive.
The Athearn DD40 locomotive did not really exist as a prototype unit. The DD35 was a prototype, but was advertized with a GP-35 on each end. I did put in an entry somewhere in this forum.
Check this link for more information of your DD40/DD35:
http://24.38.215.215/tyco/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2971&SearchTerms=DD35
Another Thread from this Forum:
http://24.38.215.215/tyco/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2259&SearchTerms=DD35
Enjoy your locomotive. Your DD40 is a sought-after locomotive.
John
I don't have a one track mind. It depends on the turn-out.
"I love your catenary!"
Is that a power-trip or just another pick-up line?
Edited by - zebrails on May 06 2009 6:00:40 PM
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Posted - May 01 2009 : 6:37:20 PM
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 this reminds me of a HOer he had a similar problem with his 3 train car streamliner It looked like the Burlinton Zepher Everytime it took a sharp curve the middle wheels would raise up lol
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 Posted - June 17 2009 : 4:23:48 PM
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sorry it took me so long, thanks for all of the help
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