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I think the answer was just given "I'm using an Atlas #4". Number 4's are hard on steamers because of the long <b>rigid</b> frame. As Dave pointed out, what happens is the narrow track raises the wheels and then you have a derailment. I use #5's and 6's and have no trouble with steamers from 0-6-0T (Mantua) to a 2-8-8-2 (Proto). Ninety percent of my locos are steam, but when I do find a problem it's usually with the track and not the loco.
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