Thanks GG,

My grand kids aren't here right now and my computer skills are less than good, so I have a bit of a problem surfing the net.
SteamGene suggested heavyweights.  What do you think of these for my
2-6-2 Prairie (Rio Grande) and where do I get them?  Would they look OK on my 4 X 8 layout?  What are "Overtons"?  I was thinking of some 40' cars for this small layout.

Thanks SteamGene,

My layout is 4' X 8' with the outer track having 22" radius curves and the inner track has 18" curves.  Will the heavyweights look OK?  I was thinking about some 40' cars.
What about cars for the UP GP 38 Hi Nose

Clif

Hello to all,

First,
Let me say thanks to Yampa Bob for the Yampa Valley Rail Road layout.  I have copied it and it works great.  Only took me a couple of weeks to get the parts needed and a little trial and error.
Next,
The grand kids want to know why I don't have any passenger cars.
Next,
I have a Bachmann 2-6-2 Prairie (Rio Grande) and don't know which passenger cars would appropriatly (sp?) go with it.  I have no theme as of yet.  Besides that, the kids just want to see it run anyway.
Next,
I also have a Union Pacific GP 38 Hi Nose Up loco and don't have a clue if this engine ever pulled passenger cars or not.  If they did, which ones?

Any help will surely be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

Clif

Quote from: CG04 on November 16, 2007, 01:45:17 PM
A little background first.  I got my first HO train set about 20 years ago and found it in my mother's garage about a month ago.  It had never been opened.  The name on the box is AHM.  Anyway, I decided it was time to try it out.  It works like a charm.  Several weeks ago I acquired a 4-8-4 steam locomotive but the rear drive wheels kept coming apart.  I sent it to Bachmann for repairs and they sent me a brand new one with DCC on Board.  NOW FOR THE PROBLEM I'M HAVING....As soon as the tender hits the first curved track, it derails.  Is this because the curves are too sharp???
What are my options?  Am I stuck with something that will not work on my layout?  I have it set up on a 4X8 sheet of plywood.

Needing help here.......

A little background first.  I got my first HO train set about 20 years ago and found it in my mother's garage about a month ago.  It had never been opened.  The name on the box is AHM.  Anyway, I decided it was time to try it out.  It works like a charm.  Several weeks ago I acquired a 4-8-4 steam locomotive but the rear drive wheels kept coming apart.  I sent it to Bachmann for repairs and they sent me a brand new one with DCC on Board.  NOW FOR THE PROBLEM I'M HAVING....As soon as the tender hits the first curved track, it derails.  Is this because the curves are too sharp???
What are my options?  Am I stuck with something that will not work on my layout?  I have it set up on a 4X8 sheet of plywood.

Needing help here.......