I still experiencing problems with my Farish 04 running slowly over the goods yard entry point on Clovelly Road.

I have discovered that the problem is that it is crabbing. This means that the loco wheels are moving towards the outside rail. This has the effect of increasing the distance of the loco tyre from the inner rail and thus increasing the electrical resistance.

I have proved that my diagnosis is correct, when a stall occurs, I very generally push it towards the inner rail. The loco then starts and runs for a number of circuits without stalling.

Eventually the problem returns. The same remedy again works. I think that the solution is to add a check rail on the approach to the point.

Julie