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 Posted - July 24 2016 : 12:16:08 PM
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I know nothing about this but my dad has an old train set in his garage and we pulled it out the other day including a brand new Royal Blue engine. Hasn't ever been unboxed. The wheels of the front engine will NOT move at all. We know the coal tender is where the motor is but front wheels do not move. We have used some lubricant and the light comes on when we put it on the track. The wheels of the coal tender move as well when put on the track. Can someone give me some ideas? Thank you.
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Posted - July 24 2016 : 6:46:57 PM
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I'm not sure, but this model MIGHT have had a driveshaft between the engine and coal tender. Do you see any such indication by looking into the back of the engine, and the front of the coal tender? if so, that would be the reason why the front wheels do not turn, there must be a driveshaft between the coal tender and the engine. I think the later ones was strictly tender drive, and the front engine wheels were free-wheeling. But look for an indication of it needed a driveshaft.
Jerry, train repair tech.
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Posted - July 24 2016 : 7:39:16 PM
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When you say that the wheels on the engine will not move at all, do you mean that they don't move on their own when power is applied, or that they're stuck and you can't turn them with your fingers?
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Posted - July 25 2016 : 08:51:38 AM
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You should have posted a photo. If it is a TYCO Royal Blue it has a not so reliable motor. If you put power to that motor with the drive seized you can easily burn out the motor windings. I am certain that somewhere in this forum, a article has been posted on how to start up old locos like that one.
Don't worry it is interesting and gratifying to work on a old loco and get it running again. Ask the right questions, and you'll get the right answers. Shaggy and the Gremlin know what they are talking about.
frank
some links to Royal blue threads.
http://tycoforums.com/tyco/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12895
http://tycoforums.com/tyco/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14763
http://tycoforums.com/tyco/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=12895
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSnNjJh1UbU
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Edited by - toptrain on July 25 2016 09:41:41 AM
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Posted - July 27 2016 : 8:35:16 PM
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| My 30 year old VIA F-unit did the same thing. The wheels had siezed in the housing from sitting. I just removed the bottom cover (small screws) and forced the axles free. They had some slight corrosion that I polished up and I cleaned the frame where they sit. Engine ran like new after that. This could be your issue.
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