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I'm not an Athearn guy but both the 4-6-2(12.75 oz) & 2-8-2(13. oz) are too lite and suffer from a traction imbalance problems . According to one MR article if there are open spaces in the underside of the boiler, underframe and cab interior fill those spaces with moldable lead that's sold in one ounce packages by A-line. <br /> <br />If possible, try and balance some of the weight over the driving wheelbase to achieve maximum adhesion. <br /> <br />This may be too little, too late. My minimum weight requirement for steam/diesel is 16 ozs.
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