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Hi, was able to get the 4-4-2 running great. It was the roller pickups that were not rolling but sliding on the power rail.I tested the loco on the test bench and when voltage applied it ran with no hesitation. I ran my fingers over the roller pickups and saw they were stuck. I sprayed contact cleaner on both and away it went. Now all I need to replace is the microswitch that is broken.Sr

HI all,My neighbor was cleaning out his attic and wanted to know if I wanted his kids trains. Said SURE.Turns out to be a 1958 NH 209 diesel A & B units. Cleaned them up and it runs.Shells are a little rough from being in the attic. Question is any Idea on what they are worth? I will get pics of the units if needed.Thanks,Gary Sr

Thanks Larry, I tried the Lionel web page for looking up parts but it is in my opinion not user friendly. Thanks for the phone #. I did clean the wheels and pickups when I had it apart.Gary

HI All, I picked up a 4-4-2 Atlantic #8635  at a yard sale and looked hardly used.I put is on the track and to my surprise it RAN but in short sputters then a fairly long run.I took it apart and found the switch for the forward/revers broken apart. I soldered the 2 wires togetherand tried it again, same result.I am wondering if the motor could be bad? I cannot find a I.P.B. (parts breakdown) to look up part numbers.Any body eles have this same issue with running like described? if so any suggestions?Gary Sr.