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Reply to "Who can explain Magnetraction as it applies to this problem?"

I agree with Mixed Freight.  A sloppy fit with gaps filled by JB Weld doesn't guarantee the precise alignment needed for smooth operation.

Red Jimmy and Rob might be right too...  What kind of track are you using, and how many cars do you need to pull?  I'm not personally convinced of the benefits of Magne-Traction.  Lionel marketing schmaltz that American Flyer couldn't easily duplicate.  It's great for picking up ferrous debris near the tracks.  If this were my loco, I would end the frustration with a 5-second application of my old VHS tape bulk eraser.  Then it would have NO magnetic attraction, period.  The wheels wouldn't stick to each other, the frame, or anything else.  I'll always trade a little pulling power for smoother operation.  By the way, what are  your idler gears made of?  Are they specific to this type of truck?

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