Comments on: Engine Stalls On Straights https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/05/engine-stalls-straights.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=engine-stalls-straights Model railroads and model trains Wed, 26 May 2021 23:27:05 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Lester https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/05/engine-stalls-straights.html#comment-52167 Wed, 26 May 2021 23:27:05 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6133#comment-52167 thanks all, great advice. thanks for caring

]]> By: Lester https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/05/engine-stalls-straights.html#comment-52166 Wed, 26 May 2021 23:25:57 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6133#comment-52166 In reply to Hervey.

thanks Hervey i’ll investigate that. it makes sense

]]> By: Lester https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/05/engine-stalls-straights.html#comment-52164 Wed, 26 May 2021 23:23:24 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6133#comment-52164 In reply to John Howie.

John yes straights are in gauge.

]]> By: Chris Bouckley https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/05/engine-stalls-straights.html#comment-52125 Wed, 26 May 2021 07:43:32 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6133#comment-52125 Hi Lester, It’s always possible that the engine simply has dirty wheels; the contact would be made with the tracks due to the flanges on the curves, but once it hits the straights, the engine runs on the central portion of the rim which may be dirty. Just a thought. Good luck! Chris.

]]> By: John Haughey https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/05/engine-stalls-straights.html#comment-52124 Wed, 26 May 2021 07:39:07 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6133#comment-52124 The longer a conductor is, the more resistance it has. Normally not a problem, but this syndrome can be rectified by adding extra supply booster points in addition to the initial supply point. Also solder joint fishplates as sometimes dirt can accumulate at connections.

]]> By: Frank MILES https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/05/engine-stalls-straights.html#comment-52122 Wed, 26 May 2021 07:06:58 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6133#comment-52122 Phil, Hervey and John all have good points. The only other thing I’d check is make sure the wheels are firmly being held on their axles. I have a similar issue and found a set of wheels were loose on the axle. Hope you find the issue. Good luck..

]]> By: phil johnson https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/05/engine-stalls-straights.html#comment-52118 Wed, 26 May 2021 05:27:09 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6133#comment-52118 If this is a Spectrum diesel you may need to remove the shell and trucks to clean the frame and the bronze-phosphor spring on the truck. Oh, yeah, don’t lose the tiny screw holding the truck.

]]> By: Hervey https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/05/engine-stalls-straights.html#comment-52095 Wed, 26 May 2021 02:38:39 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6133#comment-52095 Lester,
I suspect the contacts at the back of the wheels is where the problem is. While gong around the curve the wheels are “squeezed” and make firmer contact with wipers. On the straight the “squeeze” is not there and contact is sporadic at best.
Check the backs of the wheels and the wipes for accumulated dirt and dust.Carefully clean both with Isoproponal Alcohol being very careful to not bend the wipers.

]]> By: John Howie https://blog.model-train-help.com/2021/05/engine-stalls-straights.html#comment-52092 Wed, 26 May 2021 01:31:50 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6133#comment-52092 Have you checked the track guage on the straight bits?

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