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Slipping Loco Drive Wheels On HO SAR Class 6J Steam Loco
Rhodie asks others for help:
“I have a brand new, kit built, H0 scale DJH manufactured SAR Class 6J steam loco, similar to the Frateschi 4-6-0. The motor, leading bogie, tender power bogies and drive wheels all work fine, except that the drive wheels on the main engine just slip on the track and the engine stands still. I’ve tried adding weight inside the boiler section but that doesn’t help. If they can be obtained, would adding a rubber band or tyre to two of the main drive wheels help or has anyone any other suggestions?”
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unathafCheck the wheels ( all) to be sure they are on the same level. If the bogies are a slight bit lower this will have the same effect as a jack, lifting the wheels off the rails. Hold a steel straight edge under all wheels on one side and apply slight pressure and hold up to light and check for spaces between wheels and straight edge. Hope this helps you.