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Hi Guys,
I'm new here! Nice place!!!

Anyway, I have a Mantua Mikado loco No. 312, 2-8-2, that runs slow on the track. It is new, but I think it is an older train. Does it just need a clean, and if so, how do I do it? Could the motor be bad? Maybe you could help me date it? I has a blue box.

Any help would be appreciated!


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What type of power pack are you using?
The newer small trainset power packs don't provide enough amps to run the older locos.
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Scintilla pack from the 50's. It works with all other trains on the board.

BTW, I just found a 12V DC Motor maintaince article on the Yardbird site.



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HI WOODHEAD YOU WILL ALSO FIND SERVICE SHEETS IN THE RIGHT HAND COLUME OF YARDBIRDS SITE KEN
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Does it run better in reverse?
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Does it run better in reverse?

Originally posted by New York Central - December 30 2006 :  11:53:03 PM





Yes, but only for 1 trip around the the board (4'x8') and then it slows down. I haven't had time to clean the motor yet and oiling the motor didn't help.

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