Help with wheel spin?

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shane

Discussion Starter · Dec 17, 2007

I just broke out my old Tyco Clementine that I haven't used since I was about 10 (circa 1979). Unfortunately the engine wasn't working. While it's being repaired I picked up a Bachmann Chattanooga set for around the Xmas tree. It only has 5 cars, but the engine wheels spin at spots when all cars are on. The track is on the floor, but I live in an old farmhouse so it may be slightly uneven. Is there a way to gain traction?

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tworail

· #5 · Dec 17, 2007

Try some LGB if you are concerned about weight

They are almost too heavy!!

Or just get some lead weights from the hobby shop and try and fit them in the loco

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tworail

· #8 · Dec 18, 2007

Hmm, if you have some smoke oil it won't hurt to put a drop or two down there and see what happens.

But it's odd that the instructions don't mention it.

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