Lionel Reading Docksider problem.

[laz 57]

Hi can anyone help me I have a problem with the new Lionel Reading Docksider?
I ran it last night and it will balk run alittle more and balk again. I ran it in reverse and it does the same thing. I oiled all the points it said to in the instructions, and cleaned the track but it still does the hesitation every so many feet. Can I grease something on the inside?
Laz 57

[Anonymous]

laz 57
try to tighten the driver side rod bolts. mine where loose and were starting to bind after running awhile( backing out) after the fix no more problems. great little loco....tony

[laz 57]

Thanks Tony,
I did that but then I took the top off and found out the motor screws were not in , I put them back in and started it up again and I think the motor is probably shot it is gringing and the fly wheel is moving up and down. I will take it to the train shop next week.
Thanks again,
Laz 57