https://blog.model-train-help.com/2009/07/derailments-common-problem.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=derailments-common-problem Model railroads and model trains Mon, 26 Nov 2012 01:16:13 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2009/07/derailments-common-problem.html#comment-356 Tue, 21 Jul 2009 07:34:37 +0000 http://68.171.208.138/~blogmode/2009/07/derailments-a-common-problem.html#comment-356 I have a problem with my HO cars and engines; these are the ones that have magnetic couplers that are too low to the rail, so when they go over a switch they hit the frog and points; I solved this by very carefully bending up with 2 needle point pliers to avoid breaking the magnetic coupler; hold the the metal hook close to the cuopler with one pair of pliers and bend up the tip with the other pliers; if you did this right, the tip of the coupler that is lowest should be about 1/16″ above the frog; Ron

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2009/07/derailments-common-problem.html#comment-339 Wed, 08 Jul 2009 18:21:24 +0000 http://68.171.208.138/~blogmode/2009/07/derailments-a-common-problem.html#comment-339 I have had simmulair problems.There are several factors that causes derailments.One is to see if any debrie in the frogs.I take a small flat head screwdriver to clean the rerailers on the switches.The other is the points on the switches. Some times the points are not lined up propperly.Take a peice of fine grain sandpaper and file the tip of the points.Be sure not to file down to much. and like Larry said it could be the wheels. Check the flanges for any damage.Just a little nick in the flange can cause a derailment.Hope you get your trains up and running again.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2009/07/derailments-common-problem.html#comment-337 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 09:29:25 +0000 http://68.171.208.138/~blogmode/2009/07/derailments-a-common-problem.html#comment-337 The first thing you should probably do is check your locomotives and rolling stock to make sure all the wheels are in gauge. If the derailment occurs at all switch points this is the likely problem.
If the derailments occur at only one or two turnouts, the turnouts themselves could be out of gauge. In that case they will likely need to be replaced.

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