I am not too sure what is wrong here but something is definitely wrong.
- Thread starter Rob1962
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I'm not familiar with that loco, but it seems to me that you might be fitting it upside down!?!
I totally agree with that statement.theres usually a spring between the bodywork and the truck whicch fits over the fixing screw to allow for imperfections in the track.
I'm not sure whether its the camera angle, but one of the front drivers looks a lot closer to the piston than the other.
Other thing however fitted put a ruler or other straight edge on the driving wheels and see where the fron pony wheels are when fitted. My thought is that they would be below the ruler or on the track much higher suggesting that either a long thin washer or spring is missing to push the pony truck below those side obstructions.
Rhinochugger
Retired Oik
Should the spring be between the pony truck and the chassis?
I would say yes, and there may be a short (6mm?) spacer that is slightly smaller diameter than the spring missing. - Not sure on the spacer, but would make some sense.
What make / model is the loco?
PhilP.
Rhinochugger
Retired Oik
Could be a Pearse (think that's the name) did a couple of US outline 2-6-0 live steamers
ebay mike
Retired, but still hoarding. (GOF)
You're right Paul - the cradle is upside down. The open part of the casting holding the axle should be at the top i.e. furthest from the track. The spring should be located between the chassis and the truck.