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I have a Bachmann 9f (the weathered version) and whilst it runs fine on the straights it comes to a grinding halt on curves (unless I run it flat out!).
With my layout only being 14' in length, double track, I have to use set track curves. I have radius 2 on the inside line & radius 3 on the outside.
Does anyone know if the 9f's wheelbase is too long even for radius 3 curves? Has anyone else experienced this problem? If its because I'm using set track and the curves are too tight for it then its going to have to spend its life parked in the depot! Or have I just got a duff loco? I do find that some of my steam locos do slow down considerably on the curves whereas diesels do not.
With my layout only being 14' in length, double track, I have to use set track curves. I have radius 2 on the inside line & radius 3 on the outside.
Does anyone know if the 9f's wheelbase is too long even for radius 3 curves? Has anyone else experienced this problem? If its because I'm using set track and the curves are too tight for it then its going to have to spend its life parked in the depot! Or have I just got a duff loco? I do find that some of my steam locos do slow down considerably on the curves whereas diesels do not.