@Patrick B posted:Aside from that siderod issue on my original one I fully agree. This little thing can pull way more than expected and is perfect to throw into a railcar box as a "backup engine". Only issue I have is the serrations on the wheel for traction, they work great but at speed sound like I went from the side of a railroad track to a Formula 1 raceway
The serrated wheels do make a lot of noise, especially on tubular track. There were a few posts a while back about grinding them off with a dremel. I haven't attempted it yet but when I can get them into the shop I will. Basically put the engine upside down in a cradle and apply power to turn the wheels at a low speed. Hold a flat grinding wheel against the drive wheels until the score marks are gone.
Bob
