Looking to Replace My J Class Engine

[NW Modeling List]

Jack, check the traction tires on your engine.  If they are gone, it will
definitely cause derailments.

Jerry Kay

On Fri, Jul 6, 2018 at 2:56 PM, NW Modeling List via NW-Modeling-List <
nw-modeling-list at nwhs.org> wrote:

> I am looking for a new J class engine.  I currently have a Bachmann J
> Class but it just does not want to stay on the rails.  It does fine in
> straight runs, but in curves (22” radius to 36” radius) it keeps
> derailing.  It also will not go up a 3% grade with a string of passenger
> cars.  All of my other steam engines and diesels do fine on my rails and
> grades.  It appears that any place the rails are not absolutely perfect, it
> will derail.  Perhaps it is too light.  I am not too bummed as I only paid
> $124 for the DCC ready engine on eBay.  I added my own decoder and sound,
> which I can always use in other steam engines.  (I guess you get what you
> pay for).
>
>
>
> Any suggestions on a good brand of J Class I can buy that, hopefully, will
> stay on my rails and pull up a 3% grade?  I have noticed that MTH offers J
> Class engines (more than I would like to pay) and they offer a flat tender
> or a rounded tender.  When was the switch from flat to round?  Any other
> good brands of J Class other than MTH?
>
>
>
> Thanks for your opinions.
>
>
>
> Jack Fletcher​
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