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 #1460722  by BobLI
 
This engine has never had pulling power. It stalls out with only 8 cars being pulled. All 8 wheels turn and pull but it just seems very light weight. My blue box athearn sw1500 out pulls it by a lot. Any suggestions to add weight or should I try to use that bullfrog snot on 2 wheels?
 #1460793  by Backshophoss
 
Believe the Con-cor MP15 was a Kato design clone,might be missing some of the factory weight,would try the "bullfrog snot" as the quick fix.
Is this on level track,or on any kind of grade?