My GG1 is running much better than it was, although I think it ought to be better. No doubt I think there May be frame damage, and that has given room for more vertical bounce on the pilot and lead trucks. However, I have 2 others and they donot run flawlessly either.
Also, my frequent junctions of Gargraves and 022 switch rail are not helpful, but I do notice that sometimes the pilot derails in the middle of 022 switches--a problem that is not due to
muxining different manufacturers products.
But the 2 weights have brought the loco back to be mostly reliable by reducing the bounce.
I have seen mentioned in CTT that the GG1 pilots can be trouble because they are unweighted, and some steamers have exhibited the same trouble.
To me, it is a design failure for what was sold as a toy to require a high degree of craftsmanship to perform in a way to be satisfying. I will cop to not being the best craftsman; honestly I am a guy who would rather play with his trains than work on them!
As usual, comments welcome--just be gentle regarding my last bit of candor.
Post pics or better yet a video of it running!
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