BLI LOCO

Model Railroader General Discussion (Model Railroader)
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I have seveal BLI locos that run great and sound good BUT I have
a 2-6-6-4 BLI that does not “track” worth a hoot! The leading truck especially and the fronf set of drivers will leave the track constantly at turnouts turns etc! Very frustrating as I have already “fixed” every little track variation I can find,
and all my other steam locos (a dozen +) including a Roco 2-8-8-2 track fine.
Seems to me the back end of loco has all the weight thereby letting to front come very easily, but I just don’t know at this point.
Has anybody else had a problem with this particular BLI loco.
All comments will be appreciated. (Yes I posted this on the DCC board in error earlier)

Jim

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Something is not right with yours as both of mine run beautifully. Have you got the tender in the most distant hole in the drawbar? If I screw up and try to run close coupled they won’t handle 28" curves.

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jmac30,
The only thing that I can suggest is to check the wheels and track are in proper gauge, try using an NMRA track guage. Also, your leading truck might be a little light, see if you can try putting a little weight on the front leading truck and see if that works. I hope this helps!