gary789 Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Hi, I have just bought a Vitrains 47 and I am having problems with the coupling lifting the 1st wagon up when under load. I have tried Hornby and Bachmann wagons and it does the same to both. Anyone else have this problem and does anyone have a fix for it , Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMSFan72 Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Can u post a picture? Sounds like a height difference. The vitrains coupling can slide up and down a bit in it’s socket so you might be able to get some adjustment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary789 Posted May 27, 2022 Author Share Posted May 27, 2022 Its not a hight difference, The coupling bends up when its under load and lifts the wagon up a little. With no pressure on it it is level with the wagons couplings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 As LM suggests, a picture would help others to see what the problem might be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Spare Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 Presumably it is a NEM coupling. If so, is the pocket correctly seated in the mounting? Does turning the pocket over remove the problem? If the mounting is on the loco chassis, is there something on the bogie that is forcing the coupling upwards? If the coupling is on the bogie frame does the bogie rise at the outer end when under load and can you see why? Does the same thing happen at both ends of the loco: if not, can you see what is different at the problem end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary789 Posted May 28, 2022 Author Share Posted May 28, 2022 The coupling is on the frame not the bogie. Its not the same as the NEM couplings on Hornby and Bachmann. It is just a very small v shape grove that the coupling pushes up into. I have been playing around with it to try and sort it out, I have lowered it and it helps a bit . It is not as bad with longer heavier wagons and works ok with coaches. I have a Vitrains 37 as well and i have been trying that one to with smaller wagons and it does it to but not as bad. I think it is just a bad design. I will try and get a video on here later tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Hay Posted May 28, 2022 Share Posted May 28, 2022 I have a few vitrains models and this is a constant problem for me.I find I have to be selective with which stock they pull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary789 Posted July 30, 2022 Author Share Posted July 30, 2022 As Will Hay has said I have found this problem can only be solved by selecting a heavy wagon or by putting a big bit of lead in it. I am also going to solve this by never buying a Vitrains loco again. The coupling on these locos is just c rap compaired to Hornby and Bachmann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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