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DON'T THROW IT OUT!!!! DON'T_THROW_IT_OUTTTTTT!!!!!!! I got a Bachmann SD40 from Ebay that did not act too well on the tracks. After taking apart the trucks, I found one of the Contacts was broken off. After epoxing the contact back on, I lubed the motor, greased the gearbox and wheels (Silicon grease works well for me) and cleaned the wheels. Now it is the smoothest running locomotive I have! (I did the same thing to my other locomotives, and they act pretty smooth too!) Thowing out a locomotive, I think, is the closest thing to suicide. Believe me, You_will_regret_it!!! [:p] Now that's out of me...[:D] Check all the problem spots. (I.E.: Tracks, contacts, wiring, ect.) and rule out each one. I find the one thing is mainly track and contact (The little copper plates that touch the wheels) Problems. Lube will usually solve rough running, as I now belive. [;)] Even if you just want to get rid of it, I'm sure someone might want to buy it.
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