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Did you check to make sure the wheels were in gauge? Also check that the truck is free to swing back and forth. If is derailing on turnouts or curves, check to see if the wheels are hitting any thing; coupler box, cylinder heads, or frame. If none of these are it then see if the front truck has a spring of some sort (coil spring of flat brass bent to apply pressure the the front wheels). Some locomotives need them and don't have them, others have them and don't need them. I have had locomotives run much better taking the spring out. You may have to change the front wheel set to something heavier like all metal nickle plated. If just the wheel tire is metal the wheels might be to light. Also check to see if the front truck pivots freely with no tension or binds. Good luck.
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