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- Path: sparky!uunet!microsoft!hexnut!hanss
- From: hanss@microsoft.com (Hans Spiller)
- Subject: Re: Stopping Jerky Motion in N Scale?
- Message-ID: <1992Nov21.084631.9118@microsoft.com>
- Date: 21 Nov 92 08:46:31 GMT
- Organization: Microsoft Corp.
- Keywords: #$&?|#$! oscillating cars
- References: <1992Nov19.142631.27961@tellab5.tellabs.com>
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- In article <1992Nov19.142631.27961@tellab5.tellabs.com> jcj@tellabs.com wrote:
- > I'm in the process of converting my non-MT N scale rolling stock to
- > MT trucks/truck-mounted couplers. No big deal, but something that's
- > driving me nuts is the cars' jerky motion when starting to roll, which I
- > assume is caused by the MT coupler springs. I tried disassembling the
- > draft boxes and putting in a dab of grease at the centering spring as
- > suggested in an old "MR", but that didn't help at all. I then tried truck
- > restraining springs but they're a royal pain in the, er, caboose to put in.
- > Any suggestions? Thanks.
- > --
- > jcj@tellabs.com
- > Carpe salsa et chips
-
- The springs may help, but they're mainly provided to reduce problems with
- iron or steel axles or car weights being pulled into magnetic uncouplers.
- I think the main thing that makes MicroTrains cars run smoother is that
- they weigh more than most of the other manufacturer's cars, although I
- think their manufacturing tolerances are better too. it doesn't
- take much weight to make a real difference in N scale. I've had good
- luck with fishing sinkers, which I squeeze in a pair of pliers to make
- a flat spot, and glue 'em down the centerline of the car (inside, of course).
- It's non magnetic, and extremely cheap. Lead is mildly poisonous, so
- dont let the kids or dog at it, and wash your hands before putting your
- fingers in your mouth, but I'm sure it's safer than Floquil.
-
- hanss@microsoft.com
-