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I replaced the pick-up wires on the EM chassis this afternoon with longer wires which apply less pressure to the rims. The old wires were too short and stiff and prevented the front non-powered wheels from turning. Thanks to Buffalo for the tip (a pint is owed). Here's a photo of the new revised pick-ups;
If only my electrical soldering was as neat as my brass soldering...
And here's a shot of the loco on my test track, actually a piece of old bent C+L, in the kitchen. The running is now much improved, nice and slow, and hopefully will get even better as weight is added.
Note the test weights...
The next job is going to be making up the bonnets and starting on the n.g. footplate.
Paul.
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