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Driver Wheels Slipping On Grades

Richard needs help from anyone experienced in wheel traction and asks:

“I have problems with driver wheels slipping on grades when I have more than 4 coaches. Is there any way to increase loco driver wheel adhesion? I have weighted my locos as much as possible. Is there some treatment for the driver wheel surfaces that would prevent slipping?”

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2 Responses to Driver Wheels Slipping On Grades

  • Geof says:

    In the blog search box type in “traction tires” and read the comment by silly0ne (me) concerning something called Bull Frog Snot. This should help you out.

  • Anonymous says:

    There is a product which goes by the rather yukky name of Bullfrog Snot. It gets some very good press.It’s available in a 3ml. pot from an ebay seller called tomo1984. I got some from a mate and it really does what it says on the tin.Good luck.

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