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Frogs And Switches
George has a question to test experienced railroaders and asks:
“Why do the frogs in the switch keep derailing my engine or cars. I have checked the tension of the Atlas switch, and I also have Bachmann N gauge which does the same thing.”
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Guard rails are designed to guide wheelsets thru frogs and are on both sides
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Check if the frog is above the stock rails, and is it level? Check gauges of track through that area with an NMRA gauge. Check if the flangeway is deep enough. Do they derail traveling in both directions?
First thing make sure the track is laid correctly with no sudden turns (Rails out of alignment) leading into the the turnout. secondly make sure the frog is not out of alignment with the rail head. a small bit of sanding may be required and that there is sufficient clearance for the wheel flange in the base of the frog. the truck on the waggon may be to tight or to loose check this is assembled correctly.
Hi .
Try folding a piece of fine glass paper or emery cloth and gently sand Between the check rail and steel rail most check rails are plastic .
Also try sanding down any other plastic parts that may be lifting the wheel flanges But dont over sand and expose any insulated metals .
TRY to get as low and close and very gently pass any day to day stock over the point and just watch the action.thinning of check rail does help .
Interesting replies. I will try both what Peter and Kevin have said. Mine is 3 rail hornby.
What also is annoying is that it will happen one day and not the next.
Also try checking the back to back measurement on your wheels. If they are too wide or narrow this will cause a derailment at turnouts