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The metal that most underframes is made of can be very brittle if bent too much so be very careful trying to straighten it. Are you sure that this engine isnt actually bowed in the middle of the frame. If both ends are dragging it may very well have a bend in the middle of the frame that is causing it. <br /> <br /> The best way I kno to check this is to place it on a scrap piece of straight track on a flat surface and look at it from the side at eye level. it should be very obvious if the frame is bent at all from this perspective. <br /> <br /> I often make a simple "test Track" using a scrap piece of Balsa wood and a 9 inch piece of sectional track glued to the top of this wood for this purpose. It also make a great place to put completed rolling stock while waiting for glue to cure after finishing a kit.
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