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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by 5150 Yes, been sitting here staring at it thinking that same thing. I have great mechanical ability just from building planes, cars and boats for the past 20 years. So no worries there. I'll have to at least try that option. I might just go extra safe and take digital pics as I go so I can see where everything went. My biggest problem is I'm a diesel guy and all that running gear on the steam makes my head hurt! :) That will be my biggest pain in the butt. Might have to give it a shot though. Where is a good place to get replacement or aftermarket motors for the locos? I'd like to get something a little more beefy or higher powered if that's an option. No replacement for displacement if you ask me! 5150 [/quote] Slow down ! While I do recommend that you go ahead , pull off the superstructure (its usually only 3 screws on most brass) and take a look, before you go repowering. Who knows, the entire problem could just be a minor electrical glitch or poor contact problem. Stick to the basics! It's best to get the original set up working correctly 1st. ANY driveline binds are going to show no matter what motor powers it. Also wheels out of quarter must be dealt with. And when repowering, dont go for a motor that weighs like a boat anchor. Steam is a delicate thing, and too much weight not properly positioned is as bad as not enough weight at all! Patience young Jedi, one does not learn all about the force in one day.[image]http://forum.atlasrr.com/forum/images/bouncy_125.gif[/image]
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