Chugging when slowing down

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archwayanimal

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Hi there - my Disco 2 runs beautifully, but when slowing the engine does seem to make a chug chug noise before being steady when I stop - noticeable to mates as I approach the station every morning. Have been told by another Disco owner that this is normal - but is it really? When idling, engine is totally smooth. Would appreciate any views!
 
Hi there - my Disco 2 runs beautifully, but when slowing the engine does seem to make a chug chug noise before being steady when I stop - noticeable to mates as I approach the station every morning. Have been told by another Disco owner that this is normal - but is it really? When idling, engine is totally smooth. Would appreciate any views!

Its impersonating the trains, especially as its only noticeable at the station :behindsofa:
 
...right.

Any thoughts on the non-locomotive inspired chugging noise - Thomas the Tank Engine / Ivor the Engine references aside? Although Ivor the Engine was a quality show...
 
Thanks to you chaps, for all of your thoughts,
Some helpful, some less but the world needs all sorts...
I do love my Disco - it goes like a train
Although it does cause me worry now and again
It may chug a bit, and have other ails,
But thanks to its ACE, it corners on rails..
It may resemble an old steam chuffer,
But I know the old girl is really no duffer.
So the Fat Controller's twin I may be, which is all good and dandy,
But now and again your tips are terribly handy!
 
Thanks to you chaps, for all of your thoughts,
Some helpful, some less but the world needs all sorts...
I do love my Disco - it goes like a train
Although it does cause me worry now and again
It may chug a bit, and have other ails,
But thanks to its ACE, it corners on rails..
It may resemble an old steam chuffer,
But I know the old girl is really no duffer.
So the Fat Controller's twin I may be, which is all good and dandy,
But now and again your tips are terribly handy!

yayyy,you joined in.not difficult was it.:clap2::banana:
 
I'm sorry guys, last nights wine session has de-railed my ability to link up to this thread.

I think I need to coal it a day, for heavy drinking.

I wonder if the noise is being caused by the Beeching valve closing too soon.

I can't see a clear answer for all the steam/diesel fumes.

Maybe it's caused by leaves on the road ?

The early ones had Stephenson pistons, maybe they need re-aligning?
 
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