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Derailment problem
« on: September 12, 2015, 05:57:52 pm »
Hi, 

I bought a Lionel U33c Diesel #3307:
http://www.lionel.com/products/northern-pacific-legacy-scale-u33c-diesel-3307-6-38422

It states it requires a minimum O31 curve.  That's what I have.  Unfortunately the rear truck derails almost all the time as it goes around the curve.   Has anyone had any thing happen like this?  So far other trains are fine on the layout though I haven't checked all the engines.  If I need to I can go to O42 though I don't have  a lot of room for a large layout.

Thanks!

On edit. I'm using standard 3 rail O gauge, not FasTrack
« Last Edit: September 12, 2015, 06:03:13 pm by MrRiddle »

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Re: Derailment problem
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2015, 03:28:05 pm »
Does the locomotive derail only on one curve, or all curves? Have you tried running the loco facing the opposite direction? Does the loco derail only when running in one direction around the track, ie. running clockwise or counterclockwise? Run the loco slow, and get your face down to the track to see if you can observe the cause of derailment. Possibilities include wheels not being in gauge or roller pickup springs being too powerful, lifting the truck off the rails slightly. Careful observation will lead you to the diagnosis.

Larry

 

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