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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by mcouvillion kknobl, I have several small steam engines that have done this type of thing. I have tried attaching a small piece of lead weight to the trailing truck to give it a little bit more weight to hold it down. I have tried adding a small, wide spring to hold the truck on the rails. Sometimes it works, other times it doesn't. Check the gauge of the wheels. Are the wheels metal or plastic? You might have better luck if you replace the original Mantua axle and wheels with insulated metal wheels with the RP25 contour (and they are a little heavier). I don't know if there is a good answer to your question. Mark C. [/quote] Thanks, all for the suggestions. To answer your question, the wheels are plastic and very light - upgrading the wheels or adding weights is a good idea. Thanks! Kevin
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