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Locomotive getting Hot.
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Motors get hot because they are loaded down. If a locomotive is properly tuned it should never get hot, a little warm maybe, but never hot. A hot motor is doing a slow (or fast) death. <br /> <br />Take the shell off, clean up and lube the gears. You may need to shim the worm gear if there's too much lash. Use a thin teflon washer if you can find one, if not, use a brass one. You should also take the time to lightly lube the trucks. <br /> <br />You can also scrub the motor armature down with a white pencil eraser to smooth it. <br /> <br />Mark in Utah
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