Alco 2-60 DCC pick up isuues.

[rogertra]

I have just put one of my 2-6-0s into service and find, compared to other steam I have, that it's very track sensitive.

While other steam roll through my Atlas  Code 83 switches and diamonds with no problems, the 2-6-0 is very fussy.

Any hints, suggestions?

Cheers.

Roger T.

[Barry Karlberg]

Roger, I know that you are a very experienced modeler so I am sure you may have already checked most stuff before posting. Is the engine failing to make electrical contact or is it derailing?

If electrical you might check the tender drawbar to make sure it's not lifting either the tender or engine up causing it to stall. If a physical problem causing a derailment you might check the pony truck and spring for correct tension and the wheels for gauge.

I have a couple of these locomotives along with five 2-8-0s and they all seem to run well although just when don't expect it they need a bit of tweaking to keep them in service.

Let us know what you find out?

Barry