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    Atlas turnout jumping problem

    Here is an update to my problem. I have finally got a gauge and to the best of my knowledge, checked the turnouts. The rail spacing seems fine, and the flange way check also passed, however it was a little tight, as in I could almost leave the gauge in the flange way standing itself up. I also...
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    Atlas turnout jumping problem

    Just to give an update, still havent gone to the train shop to get a gauge, but it appears almost like the flange on my athearn big boy is too large for the code 83 track. Anyone heard of this before?
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    Atlas turnout jumping problem

    They are the custom line ones. I have only run it through a number 6, and the diesel engine I have isnt DCC capable right now, so I cant test it yet. I have a number 4, but only ran it through a little bit.
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    Atlas turnout jumping problem

    I will get a gauge when I get a chance. Unfortunately I am gone from home a lot of the time, so I cant always get to the train shop. Ill report what I find.
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    Atlas turnout jumping problem

    I cant get my Big boy that slow across it, and unfortunately my controller isnt right there either so I have to kinda set it and run over to watch. It doesnt appear to do that, I just ran through the reefer again in slow motion and it looks like right when it hits the beginning of the outside...
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    Atlas turnout jumping problem

    I dont have a guage yet, need to get one. Sometimes I miss my LGB, never had problems like this. But then of course, there wasnt anywhere near the selection as HO. Thanks
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    Atlas turnout jumping problem

    Its the second release of the Athearn big boy. Its not just the locomotive, I can see a 40' reefer doing it also.
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    Atlas turnout jumping problem

    Just getting into Ho scale after being in G scale as a child. Bought atlas code 83 track and turnouts and have been running my train on in for the past month. I just finally hooked up the no 6 turnouts to other track, and when I run my Big Boy through it, it appears that the guardrail causes the...
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