Tinsley no.3 Posted May 2 Share Posted May 2 Ah yes, this old loco is having some running issues, mainly the fact it's wheel slipping when trying to move itself . . . Backward is decent but in forward we got no grip to the track, does anyone know a fix or any other n gauge 0-4-0 chassis with similar wheel spacing or even a kit for a replacement chassis, let me clarify this is n gauge, not 00. Would like to finish as it it part of my n gauge titfield thunderbolt train and is due to be at an exibition as a cameo on my n gauge layout. Thanks ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted May 3 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 3 The only replacement chassis I am aware of is for 2mm. I wonder if the pony truck is lifting the wheel in one direction. Your other option would be to purchase another Dapol 14xx. None of the ones that I have suffer in the way that you describe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinsley no.3 Posted May 3 Author Share Posted May 3 17 hours ago, Kris said: The only replacement chassis I am aware of is for 2mm. I wonder if the pony truck is lifting the wheel in one direction. Your other option would be to purchase another Dapol 14xx. None of the ones that I have suffer in the way that you describe. I dunno, the pony has no spring so can't go no lower and front wheels touch track... I was curious if the kato 0-4-0 would fit but not sure.. I just want a decent running 1401 for my small titfield train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 5944 Posted May 4 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 4 17 hours ago, Tinsley no.3 said: I dunno, the pony has no spring so can't go no lower and front wheels touch track... I was curious if the kato 0-4-0 would fit but not sure.. I just want a decent running 1401 for my small titfield train There should be a spring above the pony wheels - I seem to recall it can be too strong and lift the rear set of driving wheels off the rail a fraction. I'm guessing if there's no spring there then in forwards the front wheels will be lifting slightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cypherman Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 Is it possible to add more weight over the driving wheels. Or is there no room in such a small model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinsley no.3 Posted May 5 Author Share Posted May 5 On 04/05/2024 at 17:56, 5944 said: There should be a spring above the pony wheels - I seem to recall it can be too strong and lift the rear set of driving wheels off the rail a fraction. I'm guessing if there's no spring there then in forwards the front wheels will be lifting slightly. It's stranger... the middle ones are =/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinsley no.3 Posted May 5 Author Share Posted May 5 8 hours ago, cypherman said: Is it possible to add more weight over the driving wheels. Or is there no room in such a small model. No there isn't, I have tried to find room but only space is in cab where there is no driving wheels. =/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWCR Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 I think the old Dapol M7 chassis was based on this, might be possible to use / cannibalise for parts one of these to repair or modify yours. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinsley no.3 Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 1 hour ago, IWCR said: I think the old Dapol M7 chassis was based on this, might be possible to use / cannibalise for parts one of these to repair or modify yours. Pete Huh, may be worth a look =/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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