When I start to run my 224 it draws about 14 volts to run smoothly. Then after several minutes it will operate with only 10 volts. The rest of the session 10 volts is sufficient to complete the loop at a decent speed (not in the warp category). The engine is well lubricated and other engines using the same loop and transformer do not act like the 224 does. Any ideas?
Did you clean out any crud between the commutator plates? Did you clean the brush tubes, brushes, and commutator face?
Earl
Earl:
Good thought, however that was several months ago and I suffer from CRS (Can't remember sh..). Next time I have it apart I'll check it out.
Bud
My 2025's pull about 13 volts when running and have about 8 cars in tow. Sounds like your engine is ok.
Rob
What kind of grease / lubricant are you using on it? Stiff grease might possibly interfere with operation until the engine warms up somewhat.
If it were my engine, I would not be too worried. When an engine starts at 10 volts, and after a few minutes draws 14, that is more indicative of a serious problem. Sounds like this one just moves slowly for the first few minutes of the day--like the rest of us!
Mostly all of my trains do this, unless they have can motors. I guess they just have to warm up a bit. With prewar motors though, I usually have to crank them to 18 volts to get them to move.
Trevor
Seems to be a consensus that old bones take a bit to get moving. I know mine do. Thanks' for all your comments and concerns they are all appreciated.
..........Wayne..........
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