I bought a Bachmann 4-8-4 Santa Fe DCC engine from the great people at The Train Shop in Santa Clara, CA.
When I tried pulling a load of cars,15-17 40' boxcars. I wasn't happy with the pulling power , far to much slipping on a slight grade.
I was disappointed .
I bought a bottle of Bull Frog Snot and applied it to the first and third set of wheels. I'm sure I could have put it on all 8 drive wheels because of Bachmann's great electrical pick up on the tender, but just tried the four for a start.
The next day after it fully dried, it was like I had a new engine.
I now have 38 40" boxcars on so far, and no signs of slippage.
I highly recommend it. It's a lot easier than stuffing more weight in .
Dave
When I tried pulling a load of cars,15-17 40' boxcars. I wasn't happy with the pulling power , far to much slipping on a slight grade.
I was disappointed .
I bought a bottle of Bull Frog Snot and applied it to the first and third set of wheels. I'm sure I could have put it on all 8 drive wheels because of Bachmann's great electrical pick up on the tender, but just tried the four for a start.
The next day after it fully dried, it was like I had a new engine.
I now have 38 40" boxcars on so far, and no signs of slippage.
I highly recommend it. It's a lot easier than stuffing more weight in .
Dave