Hello all,
I have a 5'x9' HO scale layout that uses Atlas track. It is a modified version of the Great Eastern Trunk plan, with a railyard added along the front edge. I have a turnout that comes off of a curve on a hill (constant grade where the turnout is) that is giving me nothing but problems.
Most of my problems are only with my Bachmann 2-8-2 Mikado, which is the largest wheelbase locomotive I have. It likes to find small hills/bumps in the track and lift its front drive wheel over the rail, causing a massive series of shorts and derailments as it bounces across turnouts.
What have you guys done to combat small track imperfections like this? I have tried shimming with styrene, but it never seems to work. Any tips?
I have a 5'x9' HO scale layout that uses Atlas track. It is a modified version of the Great Eastern Trunk plan, with a railyard added along the front edge. I have a turnout that comes off of a curve on a hill (constant grade where the turnout is) that is giving me nothing but problems.
Most of my problems are only with my Bachmann 2-8-2 Mikado, which is the largest wheelbase locomotive I have. It likes to find small hills/bumps in the track and lift its front drive wheel over the rail, causing a massive series of shorts and derailments as it bounces across turnouts.
What have you guys done to combat small track imperfections like this? I have tried shimming with styrene, but it never seems to work. Any tips?