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Steam Engines Front Wheels
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 13, 2007 8:27 AM
Hi Eveyone, I have two steam engines that the front wheels do not stay on the track at the switches. I tried putting on extra weight on them and that does not work. can any one help me?                         PennTom
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Posted by altterrain on Friday, April 13, 2007 9:17 AM

I would really help if you could tell us the manufacturer and model of the locos (or at least a picture). Also what switches/track are you using? Some switches need to be modified to work their best. Also check to make sure you track and swiches are level and free of debris.

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 13, 2007 1:51 PM

Hi Brian, My engine is a IHC Pennsylania Lines 2 8 0 #7748 I can not find my other one

   The track I use is code 83. The switches are #6 and 1 #4 does that matter?

The track and switches are even. I test the track with a car and no problems with it.

I was so mad I took of the front wheels.             

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Posted by rpc7271 on Friday, April 13, 2007 3:48 PM
Those are HO engines. You are in the G scale forum. You will get a better response in the HO Forum.
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Posted by altterrain on Friday, April 13, 2007 8:30 PM

Roger is right, you'll probably get better advice over on the model railroader boards. I have been out of the HO biz for awhile now. Weight or a stiffer spring on the pilot truck might do the trick though. Also check on the gauge of the pilot wheels (the width of the wheels). I have a couple of large scale 2-8-0's and the pilot truck wheels often get too wide and cause derailments.

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