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 Posted - March 01 2010 : 11:04:42 PM
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My father dug out his royal blue today(we each have one). It has not been run since 1987. all that happens is light comes on and motor hums.I am about to take it apart.It has never been opened up since new(1977)wondering if suppose it probably needs a good cleaning. I even put power directly to the wheels-same results.
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Posted - March 02 2010 : 01:19:07 AM
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| Weird, the other day I just cleaned my friend's Royal Blue that's been sitting in the dead line forever. Still doesn't look as good as yours though! The one I cleaned the headlight still comes on, but it doesn't even think about moving. I think eventually once we get another display case we'll put it in there.
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Posted - March 02 2010 : 07:42:36 AM
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It's probably got a good case of peanut butter grease, so it should be fine after a good cleaning and lube.
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Posted - March 02 2010 : 5:14:55 PM
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+1 on the cleaning. If its humming, it may just be that the armature is stuck. I've fixed one or two humming engines by taking the wheels off and then rotating the metal gear with a toothpick.
Edited by - DaCheez on March 02 2010 5:15:08 PM
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Posted - March 04 2010 : 8:26:08 PM
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quote:+1 on the cleaning. If its humming, it may just be that the armature is stuck. I've fixed one or two humming engines by taking the wheels off and then rotating the metal gear with a toothpick.
Originally posted by DaCheez - March 02 2010 : 5:14:55 PM
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well i popped it apart and the metal frame in the tender fell apart-it was cracked. anyway the motor is locked up so im getting a junker chattanooga for parts and im gonna rebuild it then.funny,it sat in my dads drawer for 20 years in the original box,away from everything.oh well ill get it running soon.thank yous all for your input. J.
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Posted - March 04 2010 : 9:13:16 PM
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quote:| well i popped it apart and the metal frame in the tender fell apart-it was cracked. anyway the motor is locked up so im getting a junker chattanooga for parts and im gonna rebuild it then.funny,it sat in my dads drawer for 20 years in the original box,away from everything.oh well ill get it running soon.thank yous all for your input. J. |
"Locked Up"...as in rusted or..? I've had an Athearn engine that's armature was rusted inside the magnet, but I've never seen anything like that on a Tyco O_o FYI, if it is rusted, you should be able to free it by soaking it in some rust remover...the name of the stuff I used escapes me at them moment
From what you described however, it sounds like a junker loco is probably your best bet.
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Posted - March 05 2010 : 2:33:18 PM
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quote:quote:| well i popped it apart and the metal frame in the tender fell apart-it was cracked. anyway the motor is locked up so im getting a junker chattanooga for parts and im gonna rebuild it then.funny,it sat in my dads drawer for 20 years in the original box,away from everything.oh well ill get it running soon.thank yous all for your input. J. |
"Locked Up"...as in rusted or..? I've had an Athearn engine that's armature was rusted inside the magnet, but I've never seen anything like that on a Tyco O_o FYI, if it is rusted, you should be able to free it by soaking it in some rust remover...the name of the stuff I used escapes me at them moment
From what you described however, it sounds like a junker loco is probably your best bet.
Originally posted by DaCheez - March 04 2010 : 9:13:16 PM
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I tried the took pick trick,no good so im swapping motors from a junker chattanooga. should be up and running soon-when everybodys asleep,when i can do my work undisturbed lol.
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Posted - March 05 2010 : 5:23:54 PM
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is the Royal Blue same engine as the Chattanooga? Also I do hate it when a engine doesn't work diesel or steam  Someday I'll find a cheap garage/yard sale antique 2nd hand store loco that don't work but I'll ask the experts in here 
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Posted - March 05 2010 : 6:09:46 PM
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quote:I tried the took pick trick,no good so im swapping motors from a junker chattanooga. should be up and running soon-when everybodys asleep,when i can do my work undisturbed lol.
Originally posted by royal blue - March 05 2010 : 2:33:18 PM
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Several of us have had great success with CD ROM drive motors, something you might want to consider...I'm still looking for a junker for its shells myself...
/tyco/forum/uploaded/shaygetz/remotor2.jpg
/tyco/forum/uploaded/shaygetz/remotor3.jpg
They run really well...
http://s126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/videos/?action=view¤t=PA060189.flv
I do have an assortment of Chat drive parts that you are welcome to, you should be able to salvage the various missing screws, gears and clips from the other one you have.
Edited by - shaygetz on March 05 2010 6:11:18 PM
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Posted - March 09 2010 : 10:43:10 PM
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quote:quote:I tried the took pick trick,no good so im swapping motors from a junker chattanooga. should be up and running soon-when everybodys asleep,when i can do my work undisturbed lol.
Originally posted by royal blue - March 05 2010 : 2:33:18 PM
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Several of us have had great success with CD ROM drive motors, something you might want to consider...I'm still looking for a junker for its shells myself...
/tyco/forum/uploaded/shaygetz/remotor2.jpg
/tyco/forum/uploaded/shaygetz/remotor3.jpg
They run really well...
http://s126.photobucket.com/albums/p96/1shaygetz/videos/?action=view¤t=PA060189.flv
I do have an assortment of Chat drive parts that you are welcome to, you should be able to salvage the various missing screws, gears and clips from the other one you have.
Originally posted by shaygetz - March 05 2010 : 6:09:46 PM
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I got her up and running again,thank you guys for all your input.-J.
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