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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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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.
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.