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Locomotive Wheel Traction

William operates an 00 hornby model railway and has a question for readers:

“My question is how can I cure my locomotive from doing a wheel spin? I am not sure if I am attaching too many coaches (ie 3 coaches ) would appreciate any suggestions.”

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McKeever
McKeever
16 years ago

If you can, you should look into a wheel traction product called Bullfrog Snot (ads are in the Model Railroad Magazines). It will increase traction and resist wheel slippage.

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