Jun 5, 2024 · In this guide, we’ll explore the common causes of derailments and provide practical solutions to keep your trains running smoothly. Before diving into troubleshooting, it’s essential …

Here are the top 5 reasons wooden trains don’t run smoothly and how to fix them. The Problem: If the railway rests on a carpet the track may rise up and down, as the fabric height changes, …

Try putting a little bit of tape on top of the wagon/coach that derailed and keep doing it. You will probably find that it is just one or two problem children! Then go through the routine of …

Feb 17, 2001 · A car may have been placed incorrectly on the track, or maybe a switch was thrown while a train was in the switch, and then it was thrown back. If you have a derailment, …

Oct 13, 2016 · Here are 3 things that can potentially go wrong with your model train, and how to troubleshoot them. 1. The Train Occasionally Stops Running. There could be a few reasons …

Oct 20, 2019 · Here I will explain, how to modify turnouts to get rid of derailments on them. To achieve this, the following should be done: 1) Install high guard rails on your turnout. My …

All my freight cars were bought in two parts: a Bachmann train set (the Bachmann “Golden Spike” set with two engines, four cars, track and a DCC controller—no longer available) and two sets …

Aug 30, 2020 · Train derailments are one of the most frustrating problems that model railroaders have to deal with. Usually the problem can be avoided by meticulous attention to detail when …

Wheel sets that are out of gauge, not aligned or moving freely will cause your model train to derail. Check your wheel sets and make sure that your carriages are not crabbing and forcing …

Mar 9, 2022 · When building your model train layout, it’s important to know that not all curves are created equal. If the curve you designed is too tight for your locomotive, or rolling stock to …