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[:(] Well first it was my M1A which I sent back to BLI and today I just recieved a new GG1and it has the same problem. Here goes. If the Loco is coming into a turnout that the points are not in the same direction the front pilot wheels derail. This happened with a brand new gg1 and the m1A, now back from repair. I have # 4 atlas code 100 turnouts and they are NOT the tightest that atlas makes.(the tightest being the snap switches at 18"RADIUS) both locos claim they will run on 18" radius turns so my turnouts should be just fine since they are not the tightest. Both the front pilots on both engines can not pu***he turnout points without derailing. They seem to not have enough down pressure to pu***he turnout points. I know I could add weight to the M1A pilot wheels, but on the gg1 there is no place to add weight, and on the gg1 even the back pilot wheels derail after the front pilot wheels have past.Yet my boxcars do just fine and so does my ole (rp25 )rivarossi challenger and my Mantua pacifics( late model) that are also rp 25. Anyone who can offer help or having this problem please respond..Thanks and HAPPY NEW YEAR
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