Has anyone ever had derailing issues with these tenders? I tried giving the axles/side frames a little more play, which has helped, but every now and then one just continues to come off the tracks in reverse. Any ideas?
Thanks!
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In reverse yes, especially in 0-72 switches. Does not like them.
Both my Lionel FEF and my Vision Line Challenger do not like Ross 0-72 switches in reverse.
I try to stick to 0100 minimum for these.
Mine is only in reverse also.
Glad to know I'm not the only one!
Thanks for the input.
Originally Posted by Larry Mullen:
Mine is only in reverse also.
Glad to know I'm not the only one!
Don't forget that that the REAL UP pedestal tenders, as on #844 and #3985, have exactly the same issues, when backing up!
Originally Posted by Hot Water:
Originally Posted by Larry Mullen:
Mine is only in reverse also.
Glad to know I'm not the only one!
Don't forget that that the REAL UP pedestal tenders, as on #844 and #3985, have exactly the same issues, when backing up!
Thanks for the info! True prototypical operation in that respect, I guess.
Thanks for the info! True prototypical operation in that respect, I guess.
Included in the price
My standard GG switches (gentler than 072) seem to be pretty friendly toward them, but the PT's are long, stiff things; sprung axles would help.
The MTH version of the Niagara PT (centipede) tender is touchy, too.
The old Samhongsa/Williams/Weaver brass NYC PT tender, however, is pretty agile; I don't
recall mine ever leaving the tracks, except for reasons not related to the tender type (in
other words, for "operator error"; ahem). These tenders have more lateral motion
in the axles than L or M, and all the wheels are flanged, to boot. I think some are blind on the others (haven't looked lately).
Don't forget to oil the tender axles if you haven't already, this will help.
