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Lionel Maintenance & Repair / Re: 4-4-2 #8635 Atlantic intermittent running
« on: October 18, 2018, 07:25:25 pm »
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

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Postwar Lionel Trains 1945-1969 / Attic find 1958 NH 209 engine and cars
« on: September 06, 2018, 09:55:06 am »
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

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Lionel Maintenance & Repair / Re: 4-4-2 #8635 Atlantic intermittent running
« on: August 31, 2018, 12:32:48 pm »
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

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Lionel Maintenance & Repair / 4-4-2 #8635 Atlantic intermittent running
« on: August 30, 2018, 01:57:08 pm »
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 together
and 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.

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