I have a couple of the older GS-4's. While they run fine on level ground, the are unable to go up a 2% grade. Anyone have any ideas to solve the traction problem?
- reduce the steepness of the grade.
- increase the wieght inside the locomotive, but this may lead to failure of the drive axles.
- if failure occurs, consider the Bowser repower kit.
- make the tender into a booster using model diesel locomotive components.
Quote from: Nigel on February 24, 2007, 09:10:16 AM
- reduce the steepness of the grade.
- increase the wieght inside the locomotive, but this may lead to failure of the drive axles.
- if failure occurs, consider the Bowser repower kit.
- make the tender into a booster using model diesel locomotive components.
Or get that powered truck by (I think) Caboose Hobbies, and stick it in a passenger car behind the engine.