Frog Issue - I Think

[Hsnopi]

Hello all.
I am new to the forums. I have a 3x6 layout and am finally getting back to it after getting a new place. I laid out the track, soldered and such. I am using atlas N Code 80 Switches (#2701 AND 2700). I had to file down a couple point sand all seems to be going well except when I run one of my diesels, a microtrains N&S, it kind of lifts up going over the frogs. I think the wheel depth is deeper then the frog track depth. I am debating filing out, somehow, the frogs so they are deeper.

2 questions:
1. My plan is to use a dremel but any other suggestions on how to do th is would be appreciated.
2. Any reason not to do this?

 

[Fazby]

Have you checked things with an NMRA gauge?

 

[fluff]

wheels likely to be too narrow. thats always my problem. try to push the engine slowly thru the switch and see which pair of wheels rides up and widen them just a tad. i use a small screwdriver, some say not to but i have never had a problem. hope this helps.....

 

[Hsnopi]

will do, thanks. I don't have an NMRA gauge. I am currently unemployed so i can;t pend any money. I think I might have a microtrains coupler gauge. maybe it has a wheel spacer thing as well.

thanks for the ideas!.

 

[Hsnopi]

ok i found my MT-1055 wheel gauge. turn out a lot of the wheels area too narrow. Now I need to figure out how to widen them.

thanks
Hsnopi