Getting more traction from a 1055 Texas Special

2356 · December 31, 2009, 12:41pm

I have an old 1055 (F3) Texas Special that would pull more of a load if I could weight down the Locomotive more. I can press down on it with a finger and it really takes off. Any tricks that you use to get more traction or add weight to an engine would be appreciated.

Thanks

lionelsoni · December 31, 2009, 1:04pm

It’s an Alco, not an F3. There should be a weight riveted to the rear of the body. Does yours have one there?

cwburfle · December 31, 2009, 4:03pm

Some folks place weights on the metal frame to increase traction.