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 Posted - August 24 2013 : 12:49:00 PM
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I recently acquired this:
However, it has a bit of difficulty running. It looks like it wants to run, but struggles. The motor in the tender car makes kind of a squealing sound when I try moving it.
I did put a little model locomotive grease on the appropriate gear in the tender motor. The motor appears to be an early PowerTorque motor variation of some kind (I think mine is from 1975 or 1976; Tyco did not really bill these coming with PowerTorque motors until 1977.) I am guessing maybe it needs a little more oil or something, but I am not sure where (I did oil the side-rods on the engine part.)
Any other tips on how to help get it running more smoothly again?
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Posted - August 24 2013 : 1:24:51 PM
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The motor will need oil and so does the front part (bearings, axle, etc).
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Posted - August 24 2013 : 1:35:54 PM
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quote:The motor will need oil and so does the front part (bearings, axle, etc).
Originally posted by Redneck Justin - August 24 2013 : 1:24:51 PM
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That's what I thought. I have the oil, but all I need now is a diagram or something showing where and where not to oil, since I am new to this locomotive...
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Posted - August 24 2013 : 5:58:18 PM
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I still want me a Royal Blue 2-8-0... Hate tender driven steam locomotives but I make a couple exceptions.
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Posted - August 24 2013 : 6:48:18 PM
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quote:I still want me a Royal Blue 2-8-0... Hate tender driven steam locomotives but I make a couple exceptions.
Originally posted by SCVR66Â -Â August 24 2013Â :Â 5:58:18 PM
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I have one I'll sell. If you're interested, PM me and I'll give you the details.
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Posted - August 24 2013 : 7:22:14 PM
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mine has cracked wheels 
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Posted - August 24 2013 : 7:30:49 PM
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quote: quote:I still want me a Royal Blue 2-8-0... Hate tender driven steam locomotives but I make a couple exceptions.
Originally posted by SCVR66Â -Â August 24 2013Â :Â 5:58:18 PM
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I have one I'll sell. If you're interested, PM me and I'll give you the details.
Originally posted by gmoney - August 24 2013 : 6:48:18 PM
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Thanks for the offer! Don't have the liberty to buy anymore trains as of right now so you may sell it whenever wherever but in a couple weeks to months I'll be fine and if you still have it I'd be interested!
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Posted - September 15 2013 : 01:00:10 AM
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Ben, which wheels you speak of are cracked? I may have spares.
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Posted - February 18 2014 : 10:44:19 PM
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quote:I recently acquired this:
However, it has a bit of difficulty running. It looks like it wants to run, but struggles. The motor in the tender car makes kind of a squealing sound when I try moving it.
I did put a little model locomotive grease on the appropriate gear in the tender motor. The motor appears to be an early PowerTorque motor variation of some kind (I think mine is from 1975 or 1976; Tyco did not really bill these coming with PowerTorque motors until 1977.) I am guessing maybe it needs a little more oil or something, but I am not sure where (I did oil the side-rods on the engine part.)
Any other tips on how to help get it running more smoothly again?
Originally posted by wiley209Â -Â August 24 2013Â :Â 12:49:00 PM
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I have one of those! It squeals a lot when it runs but I know it's just needs oiling.
-Steve
"A lot of modellers out there who go to these train shows see broken HO stuff and go, 'This is useless' when, in reality, they can still be used for modeling whether it's as a prop on your layout or a cool project to make something old new again."
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