Dennis Holler posted:How stiff is the spring on the center rail pickup? If it is overly stiff, the engine will not get as good a traction as it could. Weight would help, but I guess you want to be sure what is causing the issue. I'd also say you should make sure you lube both the front and rear face (axle hole) of each wheel. If you just lube the inner axle contact point, your not totally lubed.
Well I think i have everything lubed properly - maybe the wheels need wiped off. I will check the center spring pressure although I don't have a particularly good feel for how much is too much. The engine does seem to work much better with just the slightest down ward pressure from the fingertips.
Scott - didn't mean to hijack your thread. It's the same problem and same engine in a different paint scheme.
