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<P>It is very dependant on the locomotives, obviously some pull better than others. Other major factors are the weight of the cars and how well they roll. Adding weight to your locos can help improve traction, but adding too much can cause excessive stress on the motor, and with athearn RTR or Genesis diesels snapping driveshafts also becomes an issue. I run long trains, but I have free rolling cars and powerful locomotives when I do so.</P> <P>My advice is to buy a truck tuner, it will make your cars roll much better. Also switch cars over to metal wheelsets cost permitting, they roll easier and dont leave gunk on the track so you will have to clean track less often. The simplest solution of course is just to use more locomotives[:)]</P>
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