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I just bought my Bachmann Prairie a couple of weels ago. This is my first steam engine. I have four diesels that have no problem negotiating my code 100 brass track. However, I had a simiar derailing problem with my new 2-6-2. Since performance was preferable to prototypical accuraccy, I simple removed the front wheels. They are there only for looks, and provide no support or guidance for the engine. Besides they're so small that unless you're looking for them, you wont even notice they're missing. Now, I'm as proud of my little "0-6-2" as could be,and it is now my smoothest runner. Just be sure to put the screw back in since it holds the front of the chassis to the boiler shell. Good Luck! Missabe Bob
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