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Wilesco 409 and Other T Engines
« on: February 24, 2025, 08:50:23 am »
Is there a way of Traction Engines to do 360s
I have the Chain with springs on a few of my engines,I’m Almost tempted to use rubber bands.
Robert.G.

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Re: Wilesco 409 and Other T Engines
« Reply #1 on: March 06, 2025, 10:13:00 am »
Not sure what you mean but you can only turn left or right so far and then
the front wheels hit the boiler.
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Re: Wilesco 409 and Other T Engines
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2025, 03:49:06 am »
No, what I mean is when I adjust the steering wheel to do 360s, the wheel keeps changing positions, so that makes it impossible to do 360s.
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Re: Wilesco 409 and Other T Engines
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2025, 07:45:40 am »
I never tried this however it should work.

You can rig the steering axle in position using mechanics wire (thin wire).

If for Wilesco with steering, I would still rig the front axle to override the loose chains on the factory steering.

Glad to see you are still having fun!

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Re: Wilesco 409 and Other T Engines
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2025, 06:08:21 pm »
Hello Gil, Yes loads of fun just received my Roundhouse Billy Loco with RC what a blast.
Robert.G.