AMTRAK run went well. Had a small layout ( 0 x 2 ). Had 8 or so uf us running trains throughout the day. Seems there are more passengers on the train these days and most enjoyed seeing our trains. There were also several that came down just to see our trains because they heard we were there. We did have an issue where track 4 quit working. Scott figured out that there was a screw that had come loose and the wire lost contact. Tightened that up and all was well again. Glad he figured that one out before our show next week. The station attendant during the evening said that he enjoyed it and said to come back again next year. Another successful run.
-----Original Message-----
From: Steve Wise <swise@aoot.com>
To: ttat-members <ttat-members@aoot.com>
Sent: Sun, May 13, 2012 8:06 am
Subject: Re: Trailer tow to AmTrak station
So how did the amtrak run go?
On 5/12/2012 9:52 AM, scott A Smiley wrote:
Thanks Ed. WE will see what can be done to move more weight
to the center or rear. I do know that the hitch sled we had
worked up for your truck had the ball repositioned sometime back
and the ball height might not be best for you at this time. Not
sure which to switch but if you have a suggestion I will add it
to the list of to dos.
Scott
I have the trailer with me at work and plan to be at the
Amtrak station between 5:30 and 6:00 per Rick Dolifka's
instructions. Please let me know if I need to adjust that
earlier and I will try to accommodate.
Note to trailer packers: it seems that the weight balance
has been significantly shifted in front of the wheels/over
the hitch since the last time I towed. I have heavy duty
springs on my truck and the rig looks like a V with a
significant dip where the hitch is. The trailer rides nose
down. If it is possible to shift some of the weight back
over the axles or to the back by the doors so that it is
more balanced it would greatly improve the ride and
tow-ability of the trailer.
Also note that all 4 tires were 20 lbs low on tire pressure
and I inflated them back to 50 lbs each.
Ed
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