06-11-2011, 11:29 PM
I also think it's not so much a weight issue.I mean, when you bought the loco new, did it have these problems? I'm sure it ran well previously?
You probably have a bad contact somewhere. There's either something loose inside the engine, or there's some dirt on the wheels, or the pick ups that touch the wheel (if it's constructed like an atlas or athearn it could be done trough the axle bearings), if they are dirty (too oily perhaps) then you'll loose contact too.
Lastly, as suggested, put the loco on a level surface (perhaps a piece of glass, or a clean kitchen worktop) and have a good look if the loco is touching the surface with all wheels.
Also, does the problem occur on straight track, or only through a curve in a certain direction?
Koos
You probably have a bad contact somewhere. There's either something loose inside the engine, or there's some dirt on the wheels, or the pick ups that touch the wheel (if it's constructed like an atlas or athearn it could be done trough the axle bearings), if they are dirty (too oily perhaps) then you'll loose contact too.
Lastly, as suggested, put the loco on a level surface (perhaps a piece of glass, or a clean kitchen worktop) and have a good look if the loco is touching the surface with all wheels.
Also, does the problem occur on straight track, or only through a curve in a certain direction?
Koos
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