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MTH HO Triplex 2-8-8-8-2 tender drive wheels locked up?

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Posted by BumpyJack68 on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 10:27 AM

Thanks all. I'm in FL for 2 months doing some hospital work. I am away from my RailRoad gear for this time frame. I will let you know of my Pro Cab progress upun my return to MI. Thanks again.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, March 13, 2016 11:48 AM

Bottom right corner of the Procab.  White letters say SHIFT with a white line going to the left that tells you which buttons are F10, 11, 12 (basically the bottom row of buttons).

 

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Posted by Mheetu on Friday, March 11, 2016 9:11 PM

this link might be helpful for you 

 

https://ncedcc.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/201995049-Procab-Powercab-Function-Keys

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Posted by BumpyJack68 on Thursday, March 10, 2016 1:34 PM

Thanks guys. I messed with the tender drive wheels and now they work.

I can't figure out the NCE pro Cab to get into function buttons above 0?10? Is there a shift key and how would I use it to get to, say F12 to shut the smoke off? Thanks again.

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Posted by DAVID FORTNEY on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 3:48 PM

I agree with Mike, there has to be something not allowing the wheels and side rods to move. Also look for a bent rod, even if it's slight. 

I have the triplex and it's an incredible locomotive to watch running. 

Good luck

 

 

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Posted by mlehman on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 1:30 PM

Most likely, the valve gear is hung up somewhere. Roll it on its back carefully. The go around to each rod and other piece of valve gear. See if any are tight with a gentle tugging with your tweezer. If oine is bound up, that's where the issue us. Also observe closely for any pins or screws that have backed off, as they can catch on what's rotating around them.

Mike Lehman

Urbana, IL

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MTH HO Triplex 2-8-8-8-2 tender drive wheels locked up?
Posted by BumpyJack68 on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 12:21 PM

 

HI all.

 I just purchased the MTH Erie 2-8-8-8-2. Running a Powerhouse Pro system. Set up is a bit daunting. And the manual is not correct. I think I have it figured out. However the tender drive wheels are locked up. Doesn't make sense as they are free wheeling (not connected to a motor)

 Anuone had this problem and know of a fix? Thanx.

 

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