I'e tried a lot of ways but derail 50 % of the time with engine cars except tender follow ok. Transition is a problem help ooo guage
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Depending on room size for layout I go up and down 1/8 of an inch every 10 to 12 inches and i have no problems at transition
Please tell us more, maybe post a picture of the transition.
Ray
Your problem may be the result of a "vertical curve" that's too sharp. Though aware of horizontal curves, few people are aware of the vertical curves that we encounter every day as we roll up and down hills on the highway - they're just "hills". However, they can be a big problem on railroads because the wheelbases are much longer than those of private automobiles and the couplings have to flex, too.
Ensure that your vertical curves (transitions) are nice 'n' gentle, taking place over multiple car/engine lengths.
I agree with Ray. We would need more info in order to better help you.
