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 Posted - September 18 2010 : 11:36:15 AM
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I have a 9 month old daughter and decided that I should get my Tyco train set out of storage and get it cleaned up for her to enjoy as I did with my dad. The engines light up but wont run. Ant help would be appreciated. I plan to build up my 3 engine set. I am going to ebay. Ok it's a good excuse to get back into collecting? lol Looking forward to posting and becomming a active part of this forum>
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 Posted - September 18 2010 : 12:18:57 PM
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| hi stevetired2,welcome i am sure someone will help regards getting your locos moving,hope you cleaned the loco wheels,but if you have not used for ages it could be the oil/grease on moving parts has solidified,post and become as active as you like,its very welcome here ken
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Posted - September 18 2010 : 1:51:01 PM
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Welcome aboard Steve! I hope you enjoy the forum as much as I do!
Walt
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Posted - September 18 2010 : 1:52:33 PM
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Welcome Steve!
Hang around long enough, and you'll learn a lot
Cheers, Ian
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Posted - September 19 2010 : 6:33:17 PM
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Hi stevetired2,
Welcome to the group! I see you are from my home state, I envy you LOL! Take some pictures and show us what you got. I'm sure someone can help you.
Mike
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Posted - September 19 2010 : 10:59:45 PM
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Hi! Welcome to the forum! I'm also the father of a little girl, six years old now. Soon to be two girls. Model railroading is a great hobby for fathers and daughters. I know from experience that Chessie locos, rolling stock, etc. are a great way to get them interested because the mascot is a cute kitten. My girl loves to move around all the people and cars on our layout, so plan for some hands-on stuff like that.
As for your loco issues. the first step is to identify what type of motors you have. MU2 motors have a usually metal bottom plate over the motor with some access holes. I don't have pics right now, but there are some on this site. MU2 motors can be cleaned with rubbing alcohol (don't get it on the painted shell!) or contact cleaner. That should get them at least turning. PowerTorque motors are newer, the bottom plate is plastic held on by small phillips screws, and have gears on the side of the truck. They may need to have old grease removed, among other things.
The best way to get started on this is to post pictures of the undersides of your locos. Once we know what you have, we can go from there. My other advice is to pick up at least one newer loco...I always recommend basic Athearns, new or old...that is more reliable and requires less maintenance. That way you have something to run without worrying about maintenance. Tycos are fun, but tempermental.
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