I just received a brand new Lt Mtn 4-8-2 from TrainWorld. It's the DCC-Ready version, with the wire harness running to the tender so I can install a Digitrax decoder in it. Before I tackle that task, I wanted to run the loco for some break-in time, to make certain everything was ok. Right off the bat, the loco has a wobble, which is more noticeable on the straight-aways. I let it run for about 10 minutes, then noticed it was slipping on a 0% grade. Both traction tires had come off. I was able to get those back on, without disassembling the loco and after an hour or so, they haven't come back off. So, my question is to the wobble - is this something I can fix, or do I need to send it in? Honestly, I can live the wobble if needed, so long as it doesn't get worse - it's just frustrating. It *looks* as though the #2 drivers are slightly out of true round....in ultra-slow mode, I can see a gap come and go between that set of drivers and the track as the train progresses down the track. All drivers appear to be "in quarter" as best I can see. And I really, really wanted a decent running 4-8-2. I know that if I send it in to Bachmann service, they have the right to replace it with another loco of their choosing. I do have another Lt Mtn 4-8-2 (a first run edition) that runs and pulls very well, but *hates* anything less than 17" radius curves - it'll jump my 11.25" and 12.5" radii in a flash. This newer one hasn't derailed once. I kinda wish I could merge the two locos. LOL
Tips? Advice?
Tips? Advice?