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Originally posted by Fergmiester A Hudson should easily negotiate a 20" curve. I run into tracking problems on a regular basis when I acquire a new Loco. The "thing" will find a section of track that it will not like and derail without fail, which will force me to haul up that section and redo it. Same deal, its new and doesn't like the tracks, but it appears removing the flanges would help it, judging by the way it is derailing. As it goes up the hill and around the curve, it pulls the front to the side as the middle drivers try to ride up the track. Reply Edit twhite Member sinceJuly 2004 From: Carmichael, CA 8,055 posts Posted by twhite on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 9:36 AM You say it pulls to the side pulling a train around a curve up a hill. What you might want to do is see if there's room in the front of the boiler for just a little additional weight. Although all of my BLI locos seem to be perfectly balanced, it could be that your Hudson is a little light in front. Is it a newer model, or one of the first ones from BLI? I understand that the initial run was a little light as far as tracking. Also, if it helps, I've noticed that the BLI's are a little stiff on curves right at the beginning (my J1-a 2-10-4 even had some problems with my 34" radius right at first). Check the rod clearances and make sure the drivers have enough side-play. With breaking in, the side-play should loosen up a little. Also, is it just the one section of track you have problems with? I'd get a Ribbonrail 20" radius gauge and double-check. You might have a little kink in it (hard to see) that needs adjusting. This is especially true if you have a connection in the middle of the curve. Generally speaking, if you have trouble with a loco at one particular spot, it's the track, not the loco. Tom Tom View my layout photos! http://s299.photobucket.com/albums/mm310/TWhite-014/Rio%20Grande%20Yuba%20River%20Sub One can NEVER have too many Articulateds! Reply METRO Member sinceOctober 2003 From: Milwaukee & Toronto 929 posts Posted by METRO on Wednesday, November 24, 2004 12:30 PM I've noticed that sometimes newer locomotives are a bit stiff out ot the box, especially if they've been sitting on the shelf for a while, so lube may be an issue. I think twhite's got a good idea with checking the balance and side-play but also make sure that there is enough play in the lead and trailing trucks, if not it's much easier than removing flanges. I wouldn't touch the flanges to remove them though, you're more likely to destroy the wheelset than to get the desired effect without specialty tools and some good practice. ~METRO Reply Subscriber & Member Login Login, or register today to interact in our online community, comment on articles, receive our newsletter, manage your account online and more! Login Register Users Online There are no community member online Search the Community ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Model Railroader Newsletter See all Sign up for our FREE e-newsletter and get model railroad news in your inbox! Sign up
Tom View my layout photos! http://s299.photobucket.com/albums/mm310/TWhite-014/Rio%20Grande%20Yuba%20River%20Sub One can NEVER have too many Articulateds!