engine can't pull 2 cars...help

muselart · 2008-02-19T01:16:53+00:00

Hello. I have an Atlas diesel (N scale) that runs very fast alone,however it is unable to pull a couple of cars. I have other enginesthat don't run so fast like this one when runing alone, however seemto pull 8 or 10 cars with no problem. What do you think? Is there somekind of mechanical problem with this Atlas engine? Thanks inanticipation!

Feb 19, 2008 21 Replies

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Frank A. Rosenbaum 18 years ago

Well, OK, the grove is on the wheel, but he would feel a ridge on the edge to indicate there was a traction tire missing. If his fingernail catches as he slides it across the wheel, from the flange outward, he needs traction tires.

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BDK 18 years ago

and result

Used to be...good stuff now, at least from the new N and HO stuff I have=20 or have seen at friends homes.

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