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I have found the pivot for the truck(Bogie) that is molded on to the frame of many kits are too long to permit the screw from being tightened fully to restrict the movement to pivot only and not wobble. I found adding shims between the bogie and frame will throw out the coupler height of body mounted couplers. <br /> To overcome the problem I carefully file the pivot on one end. This usually only takes a couple of passes with a Points file I purchased from an Automotive Parts store. I then assemble the bogies onto the frame.Tighten to let the screw restrict the movement of the bogie then undo the screw to get the right amount of movement, usually 1/4 to 1/2 turn. <br /> If you have a track guage for checking wheel sets, or access to one, it is a good idea to check all wheel sets to ensure they will run true and check the wheel set in the bogie to ensure they are not offset as this will cause problems also. <br /> All up this takes about an extra 5 minutes to do but your rolling stock will be better behaved for the effort.
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