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bachman class 37
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2021 11:36 am
by tommyrob123
hi, does anyone else had the problem of this unit constantly derailing and not just at points. other locos fine. is it possible to tighten up the bogies. seem very loose
Re: bachman class 37
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2021 11:40 am
by Walkingthedog
Does it happen on curved or straight track or both
Re: bachman class 37
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2021 12:03 pm
by tommyrob123
mainly at some points and a couple of curves. have checked both and they seem fine. as i said several other locos fine.
Re: bachman class 37
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2021 12:07 pm
by Walkingthedog
How tight are the curves. Are they 1st radius and are the bogies able to swing easily from side to side.
Re: bachman class 37
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2021 12:16 pm
by tommyrob123
curves are normal really, not tight. bogies do swing very easily
Re: bachman class 37
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2021 12:36 pm
by Walkingthedog
Are the curves ready made. If so what radius are they.
Re: bachman class 37
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2021 1:04 pm
by tommyrob123
sorry i haven't a clue. they are fixed hornby ones
Re: bachman class 37
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2021 1:06 pm
by tommyrob123
while your on can i ask another question. what class locos are similar to the hornby class 20
Re: bachman class 37
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2021 1:20 pm
by Walkingthedog
I reckon the curves are too tight. Perhaps 1st radius. Should have an R number underneath.
Re: bachman class 37
Posted: Fri Mar 12, 2021 1:22 pm
by Walkingthedog
Heljan make a Class 15 and 17. Same sort of length and wheel arrangement.