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Re: 303 engine won't run after 50 yrs.
« Reply #15 on: July 20, 2019, 06:31:37 pm »
I have taken off the brush plate before and I can turn the armature and the wheels will turn the wiring is ok as far I know. I'm running out of patience is there a place I can send  this unit in to get work on.

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Re: 303 engine won't run after 50 yrs.
« Reply #16 on: July 20, 2019, 09:21:38 pm »
Where are you located? Is there a train store that does repairs in your area? If not, you could send it to me and I will do the repair for you. You will need to bring (or send) both the locomotive and tender.


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Re: 303 engine won't run after 50 yrs.
« Reply #17 on: July 21, 2019, 08:21:50 am »
I'm in Richwood , Ohio 43344  there is a store in London about 35 miles away that is closet to me I don't know if they do repairs. I can send it to you if you don't mind.

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Re: 303 engine won't run after 50 yrs.
« Reply #18 on: July 21, 2019, 12:52:14 pm »
E-mail me at LocomotiveLarry(at)gmail(dot)com

We can then converse on shipping details.


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Re: 303 engine won't run after 50 yrs.
« Reply #19 on: July 21, 2019, 03:07:18 pm »
E-mail sent.

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Re: 303 engine won't run after 50 yrs.
« Reply #20 on: August 15, 2019, 08:15:06 am »
Larry I have been trying to get a hold of you is problem please contact me.

 

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