Hi all,
This might be a newbie question, but I have no clue what to do and really want to fix it. My problem is that my sw1500 is leaning slightly to the left when on track. The right side of the front truck is slightly lifting off the rails. This might not be fixable, but I would definetley want to fix it if I can. Pictures are below.
Matt
No pictures are ‘‘below’’ above that I see.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/191631657@N04/52034982394/in/dateposted-public/
https://www.flickr.com/photos/191631657@N04/52034777143/in/dateposted-public/
Sorry! Had some trouble adding them in.
My first thought…
Is the body completely snapped down onto the chassis ?
It kinda looks like the body has a slight twist to it.
Hi Timmy,
Yes the body is fully snapped down. I also thought of that!
Matt
Hi there. Did you remove the body to see what could be the cause? It might be one of the trucks that is not seating well.
Simon
It’s possible that the worm/truck retaining clip isn’t fully seated. Body removal will be neccisary to see if this is the issue.
Strange that the wheels don’t seem to be resting on the tops of the rails. That small gap could be producing the tilt that’s evident in the body. Have you checked the guage of the wheelsets in that truck? And the other one, for good measure . . .
John
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If it’s just the front truck that is “off the rails” it’s probably that the truck is not sitting all the way onto the frame. Metal “flash” on the frame or a small piece of the truck frame could be blocking it from seating correctly. A little filing may work, if that is the case. Even a small piece of ballast/gravel might have gotten in there. It’s worth a look.
Thanks for all the responses! I will check and post my results.
If the trucks are well seated, check the frame to see if it is nice and straight.
Simon
It looks to me like the plastic truck frame is warped or twisted. In other words a factory defect.
Joe
Thanks Simon! that was the issue.
Matt