Any fix for the throttle slipping off the gears on the modern ZW controller?

[Anonymous]

I recently bought a modern ZW second hand. The handles were loose and tender to slip alot. When I opened the top cover, I found that the gears that the handles were linked to were jumping and skipping if you put too much pressure on the handle.

I believe this was a early production unit that had this problem and that Lionel had a kit to fix this.   Does any one know anything about this retrofit?

[chuck]

February 2007 Classic Toy Trains.

[Anonymous]

Thanks. I will have to track down a copy of CCT.   Does the fix involve adding a metal bracket to gear assembly?

I also got a reply from Lionel website:  "They don't a have a kit. ...sent it to your local service center to fix it."   If they don't have a kit, how is a service center suppose to fix it?  Oh well....

 Thanks

[ChiefEagles]

Also OGR Backshop video has the repair.  Not hard at all.  Also, can download PDF file on that issue of CTT.

[Boxcar Bill]

This is the part number you need 610-2859-065 Brkt. ZW Pot. Mntg. I just finished repairing one for one of my customers. Hope this helps

[Anonymous]

Thank you Boxcar Bill for the Lionel part number. I have ordered them and look forward to getting it.  Still have to track down the Feb CTT issue.   Thanks again