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Offline marklin 279  
#1 Posted : 18 August 2020 19:19:02(UTC)
marklin 279

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I am attempting to set up a high speed loop in me existing layout strictly for use with my 1st generation ICE Train. I am using M Track however no it seems the ICE train is derailing at random. The train work fine for the longest time and that I closing in on completing the loop it is derailing all over the layout in random places with for no reason. Please Help!!!! Thank you!!
Offline Minok  
#2 Posted : 18 August 2020 21:53:13(UTC)
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If it is derailing in various different places such as on straights and on turnouts and in turns, then the problem is 'likely' the train itself- check the wheel spacings.
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Offline ocram63_uk  
#3 Posted : 18 August 2020 22:29:03(UTC)
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And do you know how to check the wheel spacing and what are Marklin specs for this?
Offline mike c  
#4 Posted : 19 August 2020 00:15:12(UTC)
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I am guessing that it is more likely that there is some issue with the coupling of the coaches.
The other issue could be with the track. M Track that was bent can change the spacing between the rails. The best way to check for this is to ensure that all track sections have the same width and the same profile. If the track is bent (sides pulled in or stretched out, this will cause a bulge or a sag in the space between the rails and can affect the operation of the trains.
One last possibility would be that your track is not quite lined up and the slight shift in the track at the joints is causing the train to derail.

I would check all of these before I started checking the wheel spacing of the model.

Regards

Mike C
Offline mike c  
#5 Posted : 19 August 2020 00:16:38(UTC)
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If you have any further questions, you can check with the Red Caboose in Manhattan or take a trip to New Jersey to see Mike at Euro Model Trains, who might be able to help you in person.

Regards

Mike C
Offline mmervine  
#6 Posted : 19 August 2020 01:48:20(UTC)
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If the cars are derailing, it is common (if too much pressure is applied in coupling the cars) for the wheels to be pushed up too far in the boogies. Check the position of the wheels on each car and pull them down, if needed.

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Offline river6109  
#7 Posted : 19 August 2020 05:04:11(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: mmervine Go to Quoted Post
If the cars are derailing, it is common (if too much pressure is applied in coupling the cars) for the wheels to be pushed up too far in the boogies. Check the position of the wheels on each car and pull them down, if needed.

r/mark

This is the same advice I would give, it happened with mine on many occasions, I pressed the bogie ends together but this didn't make any difference, the plastic Märklin used is to flexible., in the end I used superglue to toughen the ends up

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Offline cookee_nz  
#8 Posted : 19 August 2020 20:47:50(UTC)
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Make sure all traction tyres are correctly seated.

Are you able to add photos of the areas where it has derailed, or even a short video?
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