QUOTE: Originally posted by h021921 I have been running mostly Athearn type wheel sets .... I bought Life-Like wheels sets (plastic shaft with metal wheels) and change the wheels on 12 cars. They roll much easier but they derail at the turnouts too often.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Don Gibson Since you dont know what it is, start with the AXLES. Do they fit? Then check the truck's for side/side & verticle play.
QUOTE: I have been running mostly Athearn type wheel sets (metal shaft with plastic wheels) and I have almost no derailments on my layout
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