Repairing a locomotive

[Puckdropper]

Hello,

I have an LGB Saddletank Locomotive (#3 "Daisy") that I picked up at a garage sale really cheaply. ALMOST all the parts were there, but I have run in to a few problems. The problem I need to get fixed the most is the issue of the cover on the bottom that holds the wheels and electrical pickup in place. This was one of the missing parts. Does anyone know a) where I can find an inexpensive replacement or b) the exact layout of it so I can build my own?

I couldn't find a picture of it on the Internet and haven't got a picture with a digital camera. If needed I'll take some and post them. (It's getting to be time to go.)

Looking forward to any help I can get.

[jebouck]

Go to:

http://www.lgb.de/english/index.htm
Click on products down at the bottom of the page
Pull down the side bar to reveal this:
Search in
product number
product name
description
include Museum products (What are Museum products?)
Enter "porter" or product # 22771-1

This the same as your loco. You will see a PDF exploded drawing of the loco you can download.

You probably won't be able to make this cover as it functions as a wheel holder as well as electrical bus holder among other things.

Hope this helps,
jb

[Puckdropper]

Thanks! I had tried that site, but didn't have the right query. Thanks again!

It looks like it's not going to be all that easy/difficult to make. I'm not completely new to scratch building so I'll give it a shot. It definately won't be "just like new" but it likely will work.

[vsmith]

Call them!

They are most very helpfull and its always better than navigating a computer screen

- If you are in North America, call 1-800-669-0607 or 1-858-535-9387. Calls to these numbers are answered by LGB of America in San Diego.

[Anonymous]

If they're anything like LGB Germany, you should be able to get hold of the part - I've needed a few spare bits for locos (one a Porter) and they've been very helpful (parts dispatched free of charge within 2 weeks). Just make sure you quote the service diagram number and the part number in your email, as descriptions sometimes don't translate too well!

[Puckdropper]

I now have a working cover. The power pickups (no sliders -- they were gone when I got it) from the wheels now make constant contact. Now I need to waterproof it (I used tester's model cement and sheet styrene) and I should be good to go.

I just sent LGB an email, so hopefully I'll get a response soon.

[tangerine-jack]

jebouck just touched on a subject that is near and dear to me, documentation. As an avid restorer of antique British motorbikes, I found that having original factory diagrams and parts books is THE ONLY WAY to restore/repair anything. The same is true for our G scale locos, because of the many thousands of types/styles/parts etc. trying to describe a missing part to somebody over the phone is quite the battle. With a proper part manual, exploded views etc. it is a simple matter to reference the part number, see what other parts you may be missing and order the correct part(s) the first time around.

The time and agravation you save is well worth the small cost of the information. Most locos bought new usualy have a part diagram in the operator manual. Sadly, most people throw this away without realizing it's true value. Granted, it's harder to get the part diagram for an older loco, but usualy a call to the manufacturer will yield good results. The LHS that repairs locos will have this info, but is seldom willing to share it because it's taking buisiness away from them.

just my [2c]


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[Anonymous]

I just recently aquired a LGB Stainz. It's an old one 2010D with no paperwork. It's not even listed on the LGB site.
I emailed LGB in America and within a week got a booklet from them with all the older small locos parts lists, exploded diagrams, and assembly instructions.
I also got a copy of a parts diagram for a 16 year old diesel from them.
LGB has some of the best support I've ever run into.
Drop them an email, ....problem will be solved.