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 Posted - December 16 2006 : 4:05:41 PM
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Hi All!
Well we finally did it! After more than 25 years, we dusted off the old Tyco Burlington 7310B and set it up this Christmas! Yes it still runs - but we are wondering what maintenance we should do - how to clean tracks, wheels, etc etc - any help would be greatly appreciated!
This Tyco set is all original - from the set box to the individual red boxes with orginal copper track (Engine and 3 cars - all "streamliner"). Any info would be great! I know my husband bought this set new in Dallas, Texas - but that's it.
Thanks,
Denice
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Posted - December 16 2006 : 4:49:13 PM
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Posted - December 17 2006 : 10:40:04 AM
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quote:Hi All!
Well we finally did it! After more than 25 years, we dusted off the old Tyco Burlington 7310B and set it up this Christmas! Yes it still runs - but we are wondering what maintenance we should do - how to clean tracks, wheels, etc etc - any help would be greatly appreciated!
This Tyco set is all original - from the set box to the individual red boxes with orginal copper track (Engine and 3 cars - all "streamliner"). Any info would be great! I know my husband bought this set new in Dallas, Texas - but that's it.
Thanks,
Denice
Originally posted by de_nice_cat - December 16 2006 : 3:05:41 PM
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Hello!
TYCO's 7310B train set is found in the 1971-72 product catalog. According to the catalog the set originally sold for $35 and included a 36" circle of track, a TYCO Power Pak, the Burlington F-9A diesel, Burlington Combine, Coach, and Observation Lighted Streamlined Passenger Cars.
If you're using the original TYCO brass track you may notice the tops of the rails might have a dull appearance. This is due to the brass oxidizing, not a problem though just use a common block pencil/pen eraser and rub it across the tops of the rails. The rails are clean and will conduct electricity better when you see them shine.
Should you have any dead spots along your track, check the brass rail connectors that hold the pieces of track to each other. If any seem to wiggle or appear loose, then they might not be sending the current on to the next section of track. You can take a small pair of pliers and gently squeeze the connector against each piece of rail its holding together. This will usually both keep the track together better and ensure better current runs evenly around your layout.
Finally, the loco's brass colored wheels can get dull from oxidization too. Same remedy as the track. Gently polish the wheels with an eraser until they are shiny and they'll suck up the power better. Same goes for the TYCO passenger cars. They are lighted and need clean shiny wheels to conduct electricity best.
Hope this info helps. Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
Tony Cook
Tony Cook
HO-Scale Trains Resource
http://ho-scaletrains.net
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