Simon -348258 Posted March 17, 2023 Share Posted March 17, 2023 Hi,I have just inherited a Hornby 0 gauge train set from 1936. The clockwork train works fine but the track seems to be causing issues at some points where the train keeps jumping off. Some of the track has distorted over the years which I have straightened the best I can and tried to get the track spacing right. The tracks are cambered.Has anyone any tips to help me get the train to run without jumping off? Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModelerXYZ Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Flat level tracks and no jumps at the joints. Inside of the rails is the running edge.XYZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What About The Bee Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Some of the track has distorted over the years which I have straightened the best I can and tried to get the track spacing right. Hello Simon 👋 WelcomeThe track gauge is a fairly critical item. Too wide, and the wheels fall in, leading to derailment. Too narrow, and the wheels ride up, leading to derailment.This Hornby Railway Collectors Association website claims that the gauge varied a bit, but was 32 mm.https://www.hrca.net/2-uncategorised/10-o-gauge-fact-sheetYou would be well advised to create a tool to measure the inside distance, from rail to rail, that is 32 mm long. Go completely around your track and insure that the track gauge is correct.Antique track is also widely available and you may wish to simply replace the wonky track pieces with better.Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Going Spare Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Simon, if you have the original key, the top of that is probably shaped to act as a rail gauge - I seem to remember mine from the early 1950s were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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