I received my loco (above) on 21 August 2013. For the first week it ran great, pulling 6 Coal Hoppers & a caboose around the track which has a 3 degree incline in one section. Then it started slipping on the track incline so much it could only pull 4 hoppers with a lot of slipping. My question is:
Are the wheels coated during manufacture with some substance that gives better traction, then wears off after some time of operation?
If this is the case, how can I now reinstate or improve the traction?
As things now stand, the little Loco is not much use on my layout. The Diesels I have pull 12 hoppers with ease.
Thanking you in appreciation,
Richard
Are the wheels coated during manufacture with some substance that gives better traction, then wears off after some time of operation?
If this is the case, how can I now reinstate or improve the traction?
As things now stand, the little Loco is not much use on my layout. The Diesels I have pull 12 hoppers with ease.
Thanking you in appreciation,
Richard