Williams Golden Memories 773 Question | O Gauge Railroading On Line Forum

ASQTecOGR Forum Member

I purchased the Golden Memories 773 a couple of weeks ago, and finally got around to running it last night. I noticed that the engine wobbled diagonally (right rear goes up, then left front goes up) while running with or without a consist. The wobble doesn't match the wheel revolutions, so I quickly ruled out a bent wheel or axle.

Upon further investigation, I noticed that only one of the two rear drive wheels has a traction tire. The other rear wheel has the groove, but no tire. I'm wondering if installing the spare traction tire on the grooved wheel will stop the wobble. Does anyone else have this model? Do your rear drive wheels match what I'm seeing?

2/5/128:26 AM

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ironlake2OGR Forum Member

Yes it should take care of it. Did it come with it off, sounds like a used engine if it did.

2/5/129:09 AM

ASQTecOGR Forum Member

Yes, it came with it off. I bought it from a reputable dealer, and there are no signs of it being used. If it was supposed to be on there, I'm thinking it was missed by the builder and Williams quality control.

2/5/129:18 AM

TheClutchGuyOGR Forum Member

I had the same problem on my D & H 121 Berkshire. The engine wobbled right out of the box. I also noticed a missing traction tire.

SantaFe158OGR Forum Member

Yep, put one of the spares on and it should be good to go.

ASQTecOGR Forum Member

Yup. That did it!

2/5/124:32 PM

EISOGR Forum Member

I can't tell front from rear in your photo, but it looks like more than one traction tire is missing.

Earl

2/5/124:40 PM

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