Jerry B44 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 After two days of track work my body did not care for, I had a good run with the Challenger and it's train. Note the new Challenger boxcar, they ran it with the trains hauling express freight. I'm sure that was pricey! I did like Ray advised and moved my TIU out to the track. Hooke it to the track power(fused line) and got good signals all over the layout. After the run, I unplugged the TIU and put it in the storage shed with the trains. Easy fix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Looks good Jerry! Challengers pulling passenger cars are one of my favorite consists in this scale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry B44 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Yeah, those cars are a tough pull, with those power pickups rubbing against the wheels. Not sure the Hudson would pull them all or not. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Jerry, Looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Good question, I would think it probably could especially if your layout is fairly flat. You may get some wheel slippage. I know I've added some weight to my Hudson as it is for a little more traction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Speaking of Hudson traction, I've destroyed another set of tires and I'm wondering if it might just be the result of leaving it set on the tracks (in semi-heated garage) over the winter. Seems like they stuck to the track. Guess I need to get set up for more frequent winter runs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayman4449 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 The traction tires must not be gripping tight enough (traction tire mfg issue not something that is your fault). I think you purchased a set of extras. Get with me offline and we can chat more, this should not be happening. Also, I would not recommend running without them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginear joe Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 I gotta move south! Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamPower4ever Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Great train, great scenery, and I love the trestle Best regards Jens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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