https://blog.model-train-help.com/2024/06/slow-moving-engine.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=slow-moving-engine Model railroads and model trains Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:38:45 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.model-train-help.com/2024/06/slow-moving-engine.html#comment-69704 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:38:45 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6857#comment-69704 Could be grease has dried out over time. Runs slow at start up until grease gets warm up in gear boxes. Replace with new grease. That was what my problem was and solved it. Maybe yours too. Hopefully this was helpful!
J

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2024/06/slow-moving-engine.html#comment-69247 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 21:46:18 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6857#comment-69247 I would check the power to the engine with jumper wires. If it doesn’t run normal, it may be the power from the track to the engine at fought? Ensure that your rollers are making good contact with the track.

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2024/06/slow-moving-engine.html#comment-69022 Tue, 11 Jun 2024 02:18:59 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6857#comment-69022 Could be dirty commutator. It will go slow until any oil or gunk is burned off. Give the segments a clean and wipe in the gaps between the segments with a toothpick. I had that problem with an Athearn SD40.
Robert

]]> https://blog.model-train-help.com/2024/06/slow-moving-engine.html#comment-69018 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 23:10:16 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6857#comment-69018 Very light oil or graphite electric points, or clean the wheels and track.
any one might be the problem.

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