My model of this (under construction) makes significantly more gear noise on curves (28" radius) than on straights, and needs a little more power to go the same speed on curves vs. straights. Overall, it makes somewhat more noise than other Bowser locos I have. Are these problems common, and is there any solution? What is the best minimum radius for this locomotive?
Posted by millcstl (Member # 60) on :
Are your drive gear tolerances correct? Sounds like on the curves, you have a little too much play in the main drive wheels which will "slip" the worm gear out of alaignment. Did you check the gauge on the drivers before installing them. I have had this problem with some Bow wow's before.(But not often). Also could be the depth that the worm gear is sitting into the main drive gear. Good luck, Scott