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Further to kinks: <br /> <br />A kink can also be caused by a slightly bent rail at the joiner. To test for a kink, place the lead truck on the suspect joint and try to rotate it by hand. There should still be a slight movement. If there is no give at all, this indicates that the flanges are tight against the rails at that point and the lead wheel will climb from the friction. A very slight filing can make all the difference.
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