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 Posted - February 21 2013 : 7:42:29 PM
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I just recieved a Tyco 0-8-0 steam engine, when i first got it, it ran like clockwork, now, whenever I run it, its makes this annoying noise, what am I supposed to do, do I need to give it some oil
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 Posted - February 21 2013 : 7:54:24 PM
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| What sort of noise? Is it a high pitched squealing that causes the engine to stall?
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Posted - February 21 2013 : 7:56:04 PM
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Just about everything you'll need to know about servicing that motor, you can find here:
http://goingincirclez.com/TycoTrains/Guide/PowerTorqueRepair
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Posted - February 21 2013 : 8:02:55 PM
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| its the high pitched squealing, but it still runs, slowly
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Posted - February 21 2013 : 8:48:38 PM
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Sounds like it needs a lube job .. check that link I posted.
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Posted - February 21 2013 : 11:02:15 PM
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They squeal real loud when it's in need of a lube job.
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Posted - February 22 2013 : 5:49:50 PM
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| ok, thanks
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Posted - February 22 2013 : 8:49:57 PM
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also, what kind of oil should I use, I'm thinking the type bachmann makes should work
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Posted - February 22 2013 : 9:09:51 PM
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| Labelle 108 is good stuff. Most well stocked hobby shops should have it.
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Posted - February 23 2013 : 10:29:08 AM
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Wahl hair clipper oil has worked well for me for many years; from general lubrication to making smoke.
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Posted - February 23 2013 : 2:01:12 PM
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| ok, it works now, just need some traction tires and it will run perfectly
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Posted - February 23 2013 : 5:19:15 PM
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quote:ok, it works now, just need some traction tires and it will run perfectly
Originally posted by blackstone1Â -Â February 23 2013Â :Â 2:01:12 PM
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Nice! What did you use for traction tires?
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Posted - February 24 2013 : 10:03:10 AM
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| Havent gotten any yet, probobly just gonna order some off the internet
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Posted - February 25 2013 : 4:00:04 PM
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| ok, huge problem, the wheels oposite to the powered wheels on the tender have a crack in them, whats the best replacement for them
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Posted - February 25 2013 : 4:44:09 PM
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quote:ok, huge problem, the wheels oposite to the powered wheels on the tender have a crack in them, whats the best replacement for them
Originally posted by blackstone1Â -Â February 25 2013Â :Â 4:00:04 PM
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i had a few like that. Im always buying junkers off ebay and going to shows for parts.
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Posted - February 25 2013 : 4:49:28 PM
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For traction tires I have tried a couple of different items; first I used the tiny rubber bands that dentists use somehow with braces. They didn't work too badly. Secondly, I scouted out the ladies hair band section at Wal-Mart. They had a blister pack with 3 different sizes of bands; they were a vinyl type of material. I guess they are for pony/pig tails. Obviously a guy usually only needs the smaller of all the sizes and some of these bands will be waste but for a couple of bucks compared to what the model railroad manufacturers want, I am happy. They come in 2 colors; clear and black. I have only tried the clear ones.
Might be something for you guys to take a look at.
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Posted - February 25 2013 : 5:33:49 PM
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quote:| For traction tires I have tried a couple of different items; first I used the tiny rubber bands that dentists use somehow with braces. They didn't work too badly. Secondly, I scouted out the ladies hair band section at Wal-Mart. They had a blister pack with 3 different sizes of bands; they were a vinyl type of material. I guess they are for pony/pig tails. Obviously a guy usually only needs the smaller of all the sizes and some of these bands will be waste but for a couple of bucks compared to what the model railroad manufacturers want, I am happy. They come in 2 colors; clear and black. I have only tried the clear ones. |
If you're going to use the dental bands, make sure to change them often. They give the engine lots of traction, but have a tendency of melting. The Walmart bands are a good option.
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Posted - February 25 2013 : 5:36:26 PM
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quote: quote:ok, huge problem, the wheels oposite to the powered wheels on the tender have a crack in them, whats the best replacement for them
Originally posted by blackstone1Â -Â February 25 2013Â :Â 4:00:04 PM
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i had a few like that. Im always buying junkers off ebay and going to shows for parts.
Originally posted by royal blue - February 25 2013 : 4:44:09 PM
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Are the unpowered wheels on SD-24s the same size, just wondering, because theres no way I'm buying a whole engine for spare parts, I could always go to plan b, rigging up a system similar to a bachmann 4-4-0(the one with a drive system similar to a tyco 4-4-0)
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Posted - January 05 2014 : 12:23:34 PM
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| I have had good luck using super-traction tires available from catalogs or from hobby shops. They are a bit wider than the factory Tyco tires but can be pressed in to the groove for a good snug fit, it just requires a little more patience. You will be rewarded with a smoother rolling wheel in the end. As far as the cracked wheels go, if they are the plastic set without gearing, you can use older plastic Athearn dummy unit wheels and drill out the centers to make them fit the larger Tyco axles. If they are the geared set, try to find replacements, but believe it or not they can be removed and repaired with super glue. I have even had luck with hot glue witch can be used to fill the cracks and then carved and filed to get the wheel back in shape.
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Posted - January 05 2014 : 12:32:56 PM
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Here is a picture of an MU-2 with Athearn wheels installed on the insulated side. If you notice, there are no traction tires. 
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Posted - January 05 2014 : 12:36:18 PM
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Heer is a comparison of a super traction tire and a Tyco/Mantua tire. The wheel to the left has a super traction tire installed, the one on the right is stock.
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Posted - January 05 2014 : 12:44:11 PM
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Here is an example of a Tyco tender drive with drilled out Athearn wheels installed
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