I think your right Bill, Those little critters should be able to navigate any 027 configuration. Just an oversight by RMT. It is hard to think of every configuration when in a design phase. Field-testing always comes up with the short falls. I too have had issues with the Beep and 027 switches with stalling but it seems to have outgrown that problem. I got both of mine on the 50% off sale so I will work out the issues myself. If I had paid full retail I would not feel the same. When the box states that it will work on 027 that should mean any 027 configuration you can make without modified track Kev.
I think your right Bill, Those little critters should be able to navigate any 027 configuration. Just an oversight by RMT. It is hard to think of every configuration when in a design phase. Field-testing always comes up with the short falls.
I think your right Bill,
Those little critters should be able to navigate any 027 configuration.
Just an oversight by RMT. It is hard to think of every configuration when in a design phase. Field-testing always comes up with the short falls.
I too have had issues with the Beep and 027 switches with stalling but it seems to have outgrown that problem. I got both of mine on the 50% off sale so I will work out the issues myself. If I had paid full retail I would not feel the same. When the box states that it will work on 027 that should mean any 027 configuration you can make without modified track
I got both of mine on the 50% off sale so I will work out the issues myself. If I had paid full retail I would not feel the same. When the box states that it will work on 027 that should mean any 027 configuration you can make without modified track
Kev.
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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
As I stated in my reply to your RMT post, I really like the little BEEP engine.
However, I have experienced a couple of operating problems running on my tubular O27 track and over the Lionel O27 switches. ( No real "Biggie" for me. I have it running on a O42 track line with no switches. No problems pulling eight cars)
I discussed this with Walter from RMT and he said no one uses 027 reverse curves or back to back switches but me??? Denial maybe??
Kev. For the size of those little critters they should be able to navigate any 027 configuration. Looks like RMT did not give enough space for the couplers to swing freely for some applications. I have had the same problem with a K-Line GP-38 and early Weaver RS-1's when backing into 042 switches, limited coupler swing.
For the size of those little critters they should be able to navigate any 027 configuration. Looks like RMT did not give enough space for the couplers to swing freely for some applications. I have had the same problem with a K-Line GP-38 and early Weaver RS-1's when backing into 042 switches, limited coupler swing.
Bill T.
PolkStreetExpress Can anyone tell me if they have had problems operating rmt bang engine pulling cars off 027 curves?
Can anyone tell me if they have had problems operating rmt bang engine pulling cars off 027 curves?
Yes, I have had problems with both the Bang and Beep and 027 curves. They will not go through back to back 027 switches or reversed curves because there is not enough swing clearance for the coupler to keep from hitting the body. I cut out the body shell on my Beep so it could work on my small loop. Cutting the shell open fixed the problem. As for my Bang it also has the same coupler to shell issue with that configeration of 027 track. Also if you are pulling light cars the coupler centering spring may be too strong and knocking the car off. Try a heavier car behind the engine and see if it helps. I just don't run the Bang on my small loop. I run it on my large loop where the tightest curve is 34". I discussed this with Walter from RMT and he said no one uses 027 reverse curves or back to back switches but me??? Denial maybe?? Kev.
Yes, I have had problems with both the Bang and Beep and 027 curves. They will not go through back to back 027 switches or reversed curves because there is not enough swing clearance for the coupler to keep from hitting the body. I cut out the body shell on my Beep so it could work on my small loop. Cutting the shell open fixed the problem.
As for my Bang it also has the same coupler to shell issue with that configeration of 027 track. Also if you are pulling light cars the coupler centering spring may be too strong and knocking the car off. Try a heavier car behind the engine and see if it helps. I just don't run the Bang on my small loop. I run it on my large loop where the tightest curve is 34".
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