Mikey The Locomotive Guy
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The locomotives, the passenger coaches, and freight cars are all made by Bachmann.
If the front pony keeps derailing, try adding a bit of weight to it, it may well fix the problem.I have Spectrum 2-8-0 that has trouble on 24" curves. The front truck keeps popping off the track. I would prefer to stick to small steam, 2-6-0 or smaller in the future.
Thanks, I'll try it.If the front pony keeps derailing, try adding a bit of weight to it, it may well fix the problem.
I operate both normally with no special technique. The same is true for my big(by N scale standards) late 80s to 90s era Santa Fe frieght diesel which is also made by Bachmann.Are the Santa Fe 3780 and the N&W both 4-8-4's? What is the minimum radius they will negotiate? Do they both have blind middle drivers or some sideplay? Getting big steam to run on tight radius curves can be a challenge. Even the prototypes had some problems in that vein. The 4-4-4-4 was restricted to running between New York City and Chicago because of the long wheelbase. On my layout, my mainline radius is 20 - 22 inch. By making the middle drivers blind and shimming them off the top of the rails (not visible unless you get right down with a light behind the locomotive), I can get my kitbashed Mantua 2-10-4's around those curves without trouble. Same with my 4-8-4 made from two Mantua Pacifics.
Thinking about it, check to see if there should be a small spring between the chassis and the pony truck, if not you could also try adding one, one out of a cheap pen if you've one lying about anywhere, you'll have to cut it down to size tho'Thanks, I'll try it.
That's probably it. I'll look into it.Thinking about it, check to see if there should be a small spring between the chassis and the pony truck, if not you could also try adding one, one out of a cheap pen if you've one lying about anywhere, you'll have to cut it down to size tho'