Is there a good source of info on what to do about derailment problems or is this the best place to go? I'm having a problem with one particular train. LGB passenger cars of the older "alpine" series. Should I try adding weight to the cars? should I try silicone lube on the axles? Any advise appreciated!
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First we need to know if your operating indoors or out. Type track and diameter of curves. With out some additional info its hard to diagnose your problem as to weather its equipment related or track related. So any additional info you can provide then we can see if we can correct the problem. Later RJD
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Thanks for the additional info. Lets look at the cars first. Have you had them for some time or are they new purchase and now just running them? I would put them on there back and check the up and down movement and the side to side play ( rocking motion) I would make sure that they move quite freely. Add lube and also ajust the truck screw. Lube the wheels axles also. Check back to back wheel spacing to make sure its correct and not tight or wide gage.
Next check the track for cross level. These cars can be very picky about good track conditions. As you mentioned the track has been down for some time so checking the cross level and correcting any spots that are not level will improve the operation of the cars. Curves are one place that cars like to derail on. So check level there also. Make sure the cars do do not bind in the curve. Curves could be to tight for the length of cars which would restrict the truck movement in the curve and causing a bind. Later RJD
Next check the track for cross level. These cars can be very picky about good track conditions. As you mentioned the track has been down for some time so checking the cross level and correcting any spots that are not level will improve the operation of the cars. Curves are one place that cars like to derail on. So check level there also. Make sure the cars do do not bind in the curve. Curves could be to tight for the length of cars which would restrict the truck movement in the curve and causing a bind. Later RJD
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Sure sounds like you need to realy take a close look at the cars. I also would check the way the couplers are working could also be binding up. Again besides the back to back check the swing of the truck and the vertical movement. also the side to side (rocking) as mentioned this may need some lube. Later RJD
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After reading all the post I do believe you need to be taking a good look at the track conditions. It seems you really do not want to get into that part of the problem solving. As mentioned some cars just don't like much variations in track geometry. It's always easier to blame the rolling stock at times then to check the track as this will take a little more thought and work to correct. Once you set your mind to correct then problems will end. Later RJD
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