Re: Say it Ain't So! (A newbie's adventure in G Scale)

The big problem that many beginners have is derailments. This tends to happen because they just don't realize the need for having smooth trackwork as this really isn't warned about in the literature that comes with the trainset - if you got any. The forces involved with a loco or train going down the track forces the trackwork to be a smooth ribbon of a pair of guiding rails. Any place that jumps just provides a place for the wheels to take a leap and climb over the railhead and derail. Go look at a picture of a real railroad track (prefereably mainline track which allows for high speed operation as opposed to siding trackage where speeds are in the 3mph range) and you will see a very smooth pair of rails that just flow. If your track doesn't look like that then you are probably having trouble from that. In addition, sometimes a car or loco may have wheel gauging problems or resistance to the wheels staying pressed down on the track. These will also cause troubles at places like turnouts and so forth where there are minor disconunities in the track.

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Bob May
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Have 3 LGB engines to use on a "circle" of track that goes around the Christmas tree. Didn't put the track up last year. Not sure how long the current motive power has been stabled in the box. Go down to basement, retrieve stuff, put up around tree directly on carpet. Works perfectly each and every time. Not cheap to buy though. Wish tree lights worked perfectly :-)

Your problem is that you seem to have gotten the cheap Bachmann stuff which is known for unreliable behavior. Invest in better stuff as you can afford it and you will be happier in the long run.

Dave

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Hi Jim,

Brazilian Cherry. I am pretty certain that as many already mentioned, the problems I am having is a combination of an el cheapo track and really crappy couplings. Thanks and merry Xmas.

-Mark

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City Slicker

Shitcan the Bachmann track. Get some brass stuff - 5' minimun diameter.

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