https://blog.model-train-help.com/2017/06/model_railroader_veteran_returns.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=model_railroader_veteran_returns Model railroads and model trains Thu, 20 Jul 2017 00:46:55 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2017/06/model_railroader_veteran_returns.html#comment-19065 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 00:46:55 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=4468#comment-19065 Cleaning the wheels is also a good idea. Many years in storage can result in oxidation on the running surfaces of the wheels. That oxidation does not conduct electricity well.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2017/06/model_railroader_veteran_returns.html#comment-18681 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 01:47:12 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=4468#comment-18681 Sluggish running is usually caused by solidified oil on moving parts like axles and motor bearings. They can be flushed with careful application of Isopropyl alcohol followed by sparing use of a modern model loco oil on the moving parts. Once you get the locos moving again, you can flush the brushes and commutator with Isopropyl alcohol to flush out residual carbon dust and tracks on the comm.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2017/06/model_railroader_veteran_returns.html#comment-18672 Fri, 16 Jun 2017 00:49:38 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=4468#comment-18672 I can relate a similar story. After trying to improve old badly running locos and then seeing how well new ones operate, I would strongly advise buying new. Park the old ones beside the engine shed, there are always locos not moving in the real world.
If you are desperate to get them moving, you may be able to buy new motors and running gear.
Cheers, Garth

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