Making the Necessary Adjustments to Help Make № 135 a Reliable Runner.
In the last post about № 135 we were trying to troubleshoot why it couldn't negotiate the left-hand turns.
After determining that more weight was needed, it turned out that a little more work was also needed on the frame to allow the trucks to swing more freely.
After some work, № 135 successfully negotiates a left-hand turn.
Turning the power truck with my fingers, I could just make out that one corner of the truck was rubbing on the frame. Normally I would remove the truck before filing the frame, but an extra weight I had just installed made removing the truck a bit complicated. So I kept the truck in place and carefully cleaned up after the filing. I don't want all that debris getting into the gears!
№ 135 is becoming a much better runner. Occasionally it will still derail while making a left turn, so more adjustments will be needed. In some places, I'm beginning to suspect that the track itself may be the culprit and that it is what needs adjusting.
It's a constant battle: run, troubleshoot, adjust; run, troubleshoot, adjust; run, troubleshoot, adjust. Slowly but surely, things keep getting better and better.
And then one fine day, it'll all be perfect!
Yes sir! Perfect!
Dandy
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