QUOTE: Originally posted by Curmudgeon How badly do you want your bubble burst? Gear problems. I know folks who remove the lead and trail trucks so they will stay on the track. Solid drivers (spokes molded on). Scale is iffy at 1:32 (depends on what part of what prototypes you use, if I recall), used to be an issue, but with 1:32 stuff coming out more often, not so much now. Virtually no parts (altho every once in a while Lionel finds another box). I have converted some to battery r/c, run okay. Tender has enough room. Don't overload the motor/gears, lube periodically, and it should be okay. That comment on limping aong with gear issues strikes a chord. TOC
QUOTE: Originally posted by chestnut226 Kevin, I admire that locomotive. They operated in South Jersey (southern New Jersey, for those not familiar with our local vernacular) where I live and could really high-step it on the way to Atlantic City in the old days. I was just curious what they cost in the event I ever come across one. Best wishes for many happy years and enjoyment with your Atlantic. If I were you, I would keep the locomotive exactly the way it is since it is more than likely that this model will ever be made again. Regards, Bill C.
QUOTE: Originally posted by Curmudgeon Bet that as it may, the person posting has one, and we are just giving tips on how to keep it going. I gave the measurements for an older D-16 class, now I'll give E6s class: Loco length, tip of pilot to cab buffer, in1:20.3 is 23". In 1:32, it's 14 and about 9/16". In 1:29, it's 16" and a tad. Drivers were 80", in 1:20.3 that's almost 4". Four Inches, folks. In 1:32, it's 2.5", which is closer. In 1:29, it's 2-3/4". So, give us you measurements and we'll see what's closest in scale. I have more measurements if you'd like. TOC
QUOTE: Originally posted by Tom the RR guy Some parts are available from Lionel. The problem with the gears is not related to them but the method of holding the motor in position, a plastic pull tie. Replace this with two slightly larger pull ties and wedge the motor, which is a very good Pittman motor, so that the gear and worm mesh properly. I bought mine used about 10 years ago and since owning it, I've put about 1.5 million scale miles on it without a problem. Normally it pulled 7 passenger cars around the layout in my store window 6 days a week 8 to 10 hrs. a day. BTW when you remove the cover to replace the motor mount, be prepaired to catch the brushes that will fly out when they pass the wheel flaange. Replace the springs behind the brusnes with Aristo-Craft springs as the Lionel springs are too small and will lose their tention and over heat causing jerking or worse on the streight track. BTW, I still have 2 new ones ready to go. Also I've pulled 15 freight cars with mine and it showed no loss of power, if I had a larger layout I could have pulled more. Battery Power sucks! There are two wells under the boiler for lead weights, origionally used in the Chesse model and are no longer available, I usggest that you cast your own and they can be about an inch taller than the wells.
QUOTE: Battery Power sucks!
Best wishes,Tony Walsham (Remote Control Systems) http://www.rcs-rc.comModern technology. Old fashioned reliability.
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