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Be Careful When Buying A New Or Used Locomotive
When buying a new or secondhand model train locomotive always carefully check the wheels. When not connected to a gear, the locomotive wheels will move easily when prodded with a finger. The wheels on a locomotive may move just a little and then go stiff. If that happens it is usually an indication the wheels are connected to a gear. That’s a good sign.
When buying a new or used locomotive careful check the motor because it needs to be of good quality, to turn smoothly, using the least amount of electricity.
If the locomotive is slow to start, then it may not be worth buying. You may be better to save up to buy a better quality locomotive.
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