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Noisy Lionel RS-3

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Noisy Lionel RS-3
Posted by blackriverrailroader on Saturday, May 23, 2015 1:42 PM

I bought a Menard Lionel RS-3 set at a show a couple of years ago.  I love the set but the engine is really noisy.  It has plastic gears and one can motor.  I lubricated it a few weeks ago and it quieted down somewhat.  Does anyone have a simple cheap fix to get the motor to stop wheezing.  I have been told to get another motor for the other set of trucks, maybe that is the only way.  ANYONE?

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Posted by tinplatacis on Sunday, May 24, 2015 10:52 AM

Does it use a can motor?  If it does, replacing the brushplate and relubing the end bearing are my suggestions.  Otherwise, I would just lube it like any other engine

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