12-21-2008, 11:59 AM
For the size of curves you have, and considering it will be a one-only, I can't think of a better candidate than a PRR or other railroad's Pacific 4-6-2. This would today be strictly an excursion engine, fast, powerful, and it would look waaaaaaaaay better on tight radii than any 4-8-4 Northern type engine. Otherwise, stick with small 6 coupled engines to the extent you can. The only 8-coupled I would personally run, and enjoy running, has already been suggested by Doc Wayne.
-Crandell
-Crandell