Railroad: Western Sierra Road #: 1292
Service Type: Mechanical Status: In Process
Issue Details
Reported: 10/28/17 By: Keith Waddell
Reported: 10/28/17 By: Keith Waddell
Problem Description:
the dummy loco derailed through a switch. When I investigated the cause was the cheap plastic wheels that are on the trucks. New metal wheelsets are required on all 6 axles.
Considering the poor paint job I would chuck this in the bin….
John Eilers: This was an Old Rivarossi U25C that was from a club member no longer with us.
The original wheels were “Pizza Cutters” Someone replaced these with mismatched junk. I will replace them with surplus Athearn parts a zero cost upgrade.
Checked Out: 02/11/18 By: John Eilers