Here's my problem...my Model Power 4-6-2 is the first "quality" relatively smooth running steam loco I got years ago...it was also the biggest...and therefore it's got the most miles on it of any of my engines.
Unfortunately, Model Power uses relatively soft plastic for their frames, so over the years the wheels have begun to wobble and bind more and more as the bearing points get worn larger.
So...here's the question...has anyone come up with a quick fix for this? I have a Life-Like 4-6-2 with a dead motor whose frame is in better shape and I could just swap, but that requires a lot of soldering I'd rather not do.
I'd also prefer to not have the repairs end up costing more than a new IHC Rio Grande 4-6-2... --Rio Grande--Thru the Rockies
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You might be better off putting a new motor in the Life-Like 4-6-2 If I'm not mistaken they are the same loco made by Meheno and the motors should interchange. Instead of unsoldering the wires you could slide the brush spring covers off the old motor and slide them on the good motor.Ray
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Ray is right, but I recommend sliding those brush spring covers out of the motor inside a sandwich bag, because those springs have a way of sailing into next week. It saves you a lot of time on your hands and knees with flashlight, moving furniture and inventing new curse words.
Oh, and put some light grease on the driver axles to reduce the wear and tear on the plastic frame.The Tyco Depot Edited by - NickelPlate759 on August 13 2009 12:56:54 AM
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