Author Topic: 303 engine won't run after 50 yrs. (Read 10138 times)

TrainLarry · « **on:** June 18, 2019, 06:50:15 pm »

Here is the parts view of the #303 locomotive.

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Take it apart, and clean out all the old oil and grease with Naphtha. Clean all the wheels with Naphtha also.

Lubricate all the gears with a model train grease, and oil all bearings with a model train oil.

The reverse unit in the tender may need servicing also. See here for a tutorial on servicing them.

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Here is a video showing general repair procedures.

This should get you on your way to getting your engine running again.

Larry

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