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Some time in the past, I purchased some covered hoppers from Menard's. I forgot about them until they popped out from under the layout. I originally purchased them beccause they are so colorful.
I decided to set up a small freight train featuring these new cars. So, about four hours later, I got them to point where they would actually roll along the track without derailing on every turn.
Many of the trucks were not properly seated on the cars and the axles often did not line up with the axle holes. Some of the couplers did not align, or close or open. This was random, and each had to be investigated and fiddled with.
Then came the weight, or lack of weight for these cars. Simply put they were far too light to remain on the track around curves without derailing. So, I added two ounces of weight over each axle inside the car body.
They now run pretty well with only an occasional derailment. I am pleased.
I decided to set up a small freight train featuring these new cars. So, about four hours later, I got them to point where they would actually roll along the track without derailing on every turn.
Many of the trucks were not properly seated on the cars and the axles often did not line up with the axle holes. Some of the couplers did not align, or close or open. This was random, and each had to be investigated and fiddled with.
Then came the weight, or lack of weight for these cars. Simply put they were far too light to remain on the track around curves without derailing. So, I added two ounces of weight over each axle inside the car body.
They now run pretty well with only an occasional derailment. I am pleased.
