A friend of mine has a 2 rail O scale layout and we where discussing about why certain cars derail at certain spots. I suggested we should focus on the cars trucks and wheels. I asked if he had a truck tuning tool. I was astonished that he said that he didn't think anyone made that tool for O scale 2 rail. Question: Is there a truck tuning tool for O sale 2 rail?
https://www.micromark.com/HO-Truck-Tuner_2 Timothy, the Standards Gage tool will not work, see attached! John
Would Micro Mark's HO truck tuner work on O scale? From the photo that John linked it looks like it may be large enough. Joe
It maybe large enough, but not long enough. The objective is to place the tool inside the axle cones of the truck and while spinning the tool it will be squared to the cone and ream out any burrs in it. Otherwise if you just do one side of the truck it will not be squared and you would ream out the cone unevenly and damage the truck not to mention you might have wobbly and bouncing wheels.
Personally if it`s only certain cars that are derailing,i`d be more inclined to check the back to back measurements of the wheel set`s first. Brian.
We did! Without a truck tuning tool which is currently unavailable in O scale 2 rail, the next thing is to replace the wheels and if that doesn't rectify this problem , the truck will be replaced as well. John
