Just received mine today and they all have the same issue as yours. I lubed the axles and electrical pickups, but that did not make a noticeable performance difference. I agree with a statement you made - this is the worst performing rolling stock in my fleet as well. Additionally, my cars have a very noticeable rattle when the volume is on any level other than low. The volume doesn't have memory, so you need to adjust it every time you power it up if you prefer any level other than default. Visually, a beautiful model. But functionally, Scaletrains missed on this one. I'll be returning my units.
@YourLocalRailfan4 ай бұрын
It’s wipers and moving roller bearings that cause friction, just apply a little oil and it’ll be fine
@DarkTerritory713 ай бұрын
I know you will not want to hear this, but you might could loosen the wippers(pushing them away a little bit.) OR add some track wippers in one place to pick up power? That's the first thing that comes to mind. I had built my caboose lighting and made my own wheel pickups. I had to adjust them until I got the right.
@Trashman7026 ай бұрын
Welcome back ER. I haven’t seen you post in forever
@DomNyce6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info I just got 3 of these going to test them out tonight running on 26 radius.
@wolfgang5486 ай бұрын
Let us know if you had the same problem.
@doug3836 ай бұрын
Purchased 8 and noticed the same thing, using a magnifying glass the axle bearing surface has small amounts of glue on them
@dynamicloco21865 ай бұрын
This is so poor, a guy from our club got his today and they are all non free rolling. Scaletrains have a big QC issue with these. Best advice is to stay well clear of these
@LMarsSАй бұрын
Its a good thing you only bought 24 sound models ?!?!?!
@Crookedriverandeasternrr6 ай бұрын
Hmmm. I’m glad I only ordered 2 to supplement my atlas Tropicana fleet. Definitely beautiful cars tho. Should get mine today
@RonStanek5 ай бұрын
Probably going to need the long shank couplers, to make it go around curves. Without the cars falling off the track.
@rockhead45346 ай бұрын
I had the same issue with the cars not rolling freely on the ST auto racks.
@pinchy086 ай бұрын
I hope the upcoming N scale Trinity 82’ Reefers don’t have this issue. Luckily I do have an N scale train set with wider curves.
@rodcurry63875 ай бұрын
Would replacing the Scale Trains factory installed trucks with free rolling trucks do the trick? I would like ST to release these refrigerator cars undecorated.. I got a paint scheme in mind I want to use on these cars...
@elr21419795 ай бұрын
It won't make much of a difference because the track pick up adds resistance to the inside of the wheels
@farmerdave79655 ай бұрын
I have the same problem with Kato HO passenger cars.
@MonsterRailroad6 ай бұрын
Any updates or solution from ST?
@elr21419796 ай бұрын
Hi Ernesto, We are aware of the rolling quality issues and our product development team is working with the factory on improvements to the cars. Since these were just released, no additional information is available at this time. Regards, Mark McAllister So far this is the best information.
@MonsterRailroad6 ай бұрын
Wow that's not good! Time to test mine today! Much ❤️ MONSTERRAILROAD