Tackling the Peppercorn A2
Having decided that all the locos on the layout have got to have some form of springing or compensation (or even just movable horn blocks) I started to look at my A2.
This was probably built from a DJH or similar kit, and whilst some bits aren't too bad the pick-ups and flangeless drivers and rigid chassis make this a woeful performer on my admittedly slightly uneven outdoor track.
It has an ABC gearbox and so was made at some expense, but apart from looking good at a safe distance it just has to come apart!
The main consideration is how to compensate or spring the chassis, which has centre axle drive and doesn't seem to be conducive to altering the driven axle, so I'm pondering that one.
I've had help from Dusty the cat - seen here supervising the work!
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