Manor Class WIP
Since the connecting rods don't extend to the front driving wheels, I had problems with the wheels not turning properly. I would've tried using gears between the axles, but they're 5.5 studs apart.
So I tried a simple suspension system, and it seems to have fixed it. The technic liftarms swing and allow the axle to drop down by a small amount, so they always rest of the track.
*Update* The loco now has custom rods connecting the front driving wheels, so the suspension system has been removed.
Manor Class WIP
Since the connecting rods don't extend to the front driving wheels, I had problems with the wheels not turning properly. I would've tried using gears between the axles, but they're 5.5 studs apart.
So I tried a simple suspension system, and it seems to have fixed it. The technic liftarms swing and allow the axle to drop down by a small amount, so they always rest of the track.
*Update* The loco now has custom rods connecting the front driving wheels, so the suspension system has been removed.