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General Lionel & Model Train Discussion => General Lionel Model Train Discussion => Topic started by: batstang2000 on January 05, 2015, 07:41:12 pm
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I removed the clear plastic bands and the power unit now pulls the other 4 cars without any shaking and/or spinning. I'm not sure why Lionel would not include instructions to remove these prior to operation. In all honesty, I did not even see the clear bands whenever I first unpacked and placed the cars on the track.
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Thank you for the picture.
The bands are indeed for shipping purposes and can be safely removed. They keep the trucks from spreading and the wheels from falling out.
Enjoy your trains!
Larry
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The instructions do not mention the bands. Attached is a picture, the bands are clear plastic on the front of the trucks.
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Welcome to the forum!
Without seeing a picture of what you have, it sounds like the plastic may be for shipping purposes only to possibly protect the wheels and trucks. Do the instructions mention these pieces? The pictures I see online do not have anything obstructing the wheels as far as I can tell.
Larry
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I have been collecting Lionel trains and Batman memorabilia for over 25 years and pre-ordered the M7 set as soon as it was announced. A true dream come true combination of my two hobbies. I have a question regarding the operation of this great Lionchief set. There are plastic bands on the non-powered units on the trucks, should they be removed or should they stay on? I can't tell if they are there for shipping purposes or need to stay on to hold the wheels/axles in? They seem to be binding the axles from rolling freely. |\_/|