mwb posted:
prrjim posted:You have solved most of your problems.
Sacrificing underbody detail as a solution is a sad means to an end with these cars.
You never mention what type of coupler you are using. However, a possible easy fix is a longer shank coupler - ie one that sticks out farther, so the head clears the edge of the car body.
Yes, that information would would help to solve the derailing issue. Time honored solutions are available and longer shank body mounted couplers that would pivot greater to permit tighter radii used to be a standard.
My 21" K-Line NYC aluminum cars negotiate the O-54 curves at the end of my layout (and the GGD B&O cars are 3/16" shorter!) I do believe that a slightly longer coupler shank would permit the GGD cars to go through the O-54 curve successfully, but who and where and how to effect this change? The coupler shank appears to be readily removed but does anyone know who sells a slightly longer coupler that would be compatible with the GGD cars. Thank to "mwb" and "prrjim" for the timely suggestion.
Paul
