I have the 6-30218 LionChief Polar express set, which I purchased to replace the conventional 6-31960 set. I am having a problem with the leading truck on the engine. It will derail randomly. Not enough to short to the center rail, but derails. (gets really messed up and shorts when the grandson is running at ludicrous speed) This occurs at every speed except a crawl. Running on 036 & 048 FasTrack. I didn't have this problem with the conventional engine.
There doesn't seem to be enough weight or downward pressure from the spring to keep it on the rails. In fact, it seems the spring may be too strong. I have also considered that perhaps the fixed coupler with the tender (which the conventional didn't have) may be holding down the rear of the loco and taking weight from the front.
Has anyone had this problem with a leading truck on an engine and found a solution?