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<p>So, I found a Proto 2K BL2 @ my LHS on consignment.  Price $50,  so I said why not.  It also said on the package "Needs Gears", which the LHS had.  Great.  So I brought the thing home and go to run it on DC, I get a hum, the lights light up, but no movement at all...okay it needs gears.  I pop the cover off the locomotive (easily removed by light prying of the sides of locomotive).  Move the flywheel by hand. It moves, both directions.  Next I put it on the track and apply power, lights light up, motor turns very slowly.  For stripped gears I would have expected the motor to turn freely at full power, but it slowly turns not moving the locomotive in either direction.  Any ideas as to what is wrong?  Is this just a case of needs new gears, or is this possible wiring or motor issue?  Unfortuneately as a mechanic, motor and operation is not my strong suit, and I dont thing a mallet or wrench will fix this problem.  This is my first attempt at tinkering, and figured I might as well give it a shot.  Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.</p> <p>Andrew</p>
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