Reply to "Premier Mikado Pilot Truck derails on curve"

Dallas JosephOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

@nsp154 posted:
Morning,
I picked up a Premier Mikado and was test running on my track. I have gargraves track (054) curves. At the curve, the pilot trucks derail, every time. I have inspected the trucks and they appear to be fine, no bends or apparent abnormalities.
Would anyone have my ideas or suggestions?

Thanks in advance

Are the scale wheels on the PILOT the only problem ?

If that is the case you might want to install a stiffer spring on the pilot.

I have a steep downhill into an 031 curve that gave me the same problem with my Railking Imperial Mallets at speed.

After the stiffer spring was installed the problem was eliminated. .......................don't use super strong springs . You don't want to bounce the front drivers off the rails . 😨

10/16/2110:30 AM

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