Have just got a couple of Liliput 0-6-2 locos from sales which could do with a service.
I'm new to OO9 & the small loco chassis so apart from cleaning the wheels, I'm at a loss as to what to do next :-(
Any help would be much appreciated.
We might be able to help you if you mention what is wrong with them. Do they run? If so, smooth or jerkily? Not at all? Better in one direction than the other? Normally all locos purchased off the sales stand are checked before being offered for sale. What type of controller do you use?
Roger
Would like to say that my request for help was just that & in no way was "questioning" the gents of the society sales who have been brilliant.
The locos are both intermittent, regardless of direction. My length of test track is clean & all the conections have been checked. I used a Gaugemaster Combi.
I held off responding because I am not familiar with the loco type. However its not unusual for locos to perform ok on the sales stand test and then be less than perfect at home and it is no reflection on the sales team. This seems like typical pick up problems and if the loco has wipers then the first thing to check is if they are clean and in continuous contact with the wheels even when the wheels are at the extent of lateral movement. Often a modelling knife blade slid from behind the wiper out across the wheel will remove dust/grease etc and solve the problem. As well as cleaning the wheel treads the backs of the wheels should be cleaned if the wipers rub on them. This is as much as a beginner can do unless or until they are familiar with trouble shooting. Most other remedies require some disassembly
Peter Smith
Thanks for the info Peter.
As you say, things can happen after the sales team have sent items out. I've purchased brand new locos (not N gauge) in the past & they've stopped working during transit.
Anyhow, your info re: what & where to clean is very useful. I'll try & sit down at my bench over the weekend to have a look/clean.
Before I start to try and help are you the same person who was enquiring about poor running Liliput 0-6-2