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Another trick I've found that works on some Athearn BBs - add a dab of conductive grease to the truck pivots, as these take power from one set of pickups to the motor. It's also worth replacing the sprung metal strip on the top of the motor with a flexible wire - this will prevent your loco from stalling on uneven track. Apart from that, a drop of oil on each motor bearing and a dab of plastic-safe grease in each truck should keep it healthy. Hope this helps!
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