In both cases the curves on these turnouts have a special geometry to enable these turnouts to be used in a large variety of ways

Now in use in both eastern and western coal fields

blackened metal wheels & rapido couplers

Use for winter scenes

McCloud River

Bachmann 82759 N Reading EMD SD45 Diesel Locomotive #7606 ProductID_11504782 In both cases the curvesDuring the 60s and 70s, the race was on among locomotive manufacturers to develop more powerful locomotives for long haul freight service. Among EMDs entrants into the fray was the special duty SD 45, a 3600 horsepower prime mover that went on to serve virtually every major railroad. With a V 20 engine and six axle trucks for superior tractive effort, the SD 45 embodied the latest and greatest technological advances of its day. Following EMDs lead in