Derailing 2-6-0

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Anonymous

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Derailing 2-6-0

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 25, 2004 6:01 PM

I'm having a problem with my Bachmann spectrum 2-6-0. The front wheels keep coming off the track in curves. I checked the track and wheels with a track gadge and everything is right. None of my other engines derail in the turns.
Any Ideas? Thanks John

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Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 25, 2004 7:28 PM

Maybe there is a rough spot of track i have noticed on my 2-8-0 tha if there is a rough spot it will cause the lead truck will derail.

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IRONROOSTER

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From: Culpeper, Va
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Posted by IRONROOSTER on Sunday, January 25, 2004 8:27 PM

Check that there is enough play to actually make the curve and that it is not too stiff. Compare it to one of your engines that doesn't have the problem.
Enjoy
Paul

If you're having fun, you're doing it the right way.

Anonymous

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, January 24, 2005 6:30 PM

Whats your radiuus ? They dont like 18" or the slightest joints in curves no matter how
good.

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