Howdy Folks,
I acquired an "Old Timer" 4-4-0 Bachmann N scale train set. Still has rapido couplers to give you an idea of age. The loco (Jupiter paint job) runs fine after some Very light lubing and some extended 15 min. run time on a test oval. The issue is the lack of pulling power. Any rolling stock added to the train and the drivers just spin the wheels. Not sure if the motor in the tender gets the weight off the drive wheels or maybe the front "4" wheels take off drive weight by supporting too much loco weight. Rubber traction rings are in place and seem to be viable. Any ideas?
I acquired an "Old Timer" 4-4-0 Bachmann N scale train set. Still has rapido couplers to give you an idea of age. The loco (Jupiter paint job) runs fine after some Very light lubing and some extended 15 min. run time on a test oval. The issue is the lack of pulling power. Any rolling stock added to the train and the drivers just spin the wheels. Not sure if the motor in the tender gets the weight off the drive wheels or maybe the front "4" wheels take off drive weight by supporting too much loco weight. Rubber traction rings are in place and seem to be viable. Any ideas?