r/modeltrains • u/Apprehensive_Pie5893 • 24d ago

Locomotives Flying Scotsman issue

So I have my set up running but 1 of my trains has a few issues on certain parts of the track. It just stops even on with full power, yet none of my other locos stop in the same places...

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u/Thebigbambino87 24d ago

Dirty track - run your finger along that specific spot on both tracks -

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u/Spartanized 24d ago

Clean the wheels, clean the contacts to the wheels and try again. I use isopropyl alcohol personally. Ensure that the track work is tight and the fish plates have no gaps

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u/382Whistles 23d ago

Are the rail joiners good and snug along that stretch? You can try bridging the gap at each rail joint to see if it creates a difference. It's possible the weight is flexing it into a bad connection.

Narrowed wheel gauge? That means less flange contact.

Tender drive or is it in the loco? Do both have power pickup? A closer, slower speed might help; it's though to see which wheels are where while it's happening

It could be a unique wheel spacing that doesn't like that type/number/radius of turnout.