Bill & Adam

Finally got to work on it.  Had to order the middle set of wheels too along with the screws.  Broke it while trying to get the broken screw out.  Anyway it works great now.  Runs like a charm.    Thank you both very much.  Very, very appreciative of the help you have given me. 

The reason we worked on the power problem was because the person (my brother's friend) who gave us the train to look at mentioned it.  He got the train from one of his neighbors.  I have a feeling his neighbor worked on it and messed up the alignment and didn't know how to put it back together.  He told my brother's friend that the train had a power issue and that is what started it all.  My dad and I were barking up the wrong tree.  With your help, the problem is resolved.  Few minor fixes and it is all ready to choo-choo.   

Neil

Thank you Bill and Adam.  Your input is greatly appreciated. 

The wheels were not set correctly.  Adam, you mentioned about the lettering (L and R) on the wheels.  The front and the back wheels (connected to the gears) had 1 and 2 on them.  Very tiny lettering.  I set the numbers on the same side.  The 1 on the front and back wheel on the same side and the 2 on the other side.  Then I took out one of the wheels from the back and "quartered' it.  Now they are aligned.  Both set of connecting rods are in a straight line.   In the process I broke one of the screws that holds the connecting rod to the middle set of wheels.    Have to order that screw.  The middle set of wheels has no numbering or letters.  Wish I had known about aligning the wheels in the beginning.  Wasted a lot of time trying to fix the electrical connections when there was nothing wrong with it.  Once I get the screw and fix the connecting rods, I am confident it will run like it is supposed to run.

Once again, I thank you very much for your help.

Neil 

Haven't posted any updates in a while.  Got busy with life. 

I rewired the connection between the motor and the copper piece.  Took out the CONNE-10145.  Tested the connections and am getting a good continuity.  Like Bill mentioned earlier, I have a feeling there is some issue with the power supply unit.  I took an adapter I had, cut of the end and attached it to the rails and I am getting good voltage.  May have to buy a new power supply.

In the pictures I posted, there was one that showed the wheels and the connecting rods which we thought were out of whack.  I checked and that is the only way they fit.  They seem to be misaligned.  I am not sure whether that is the way it should be but that is the only way I can fit them.

I took out the wheels.  Inserted the last set which is connected to the gear.  On giving power to the copper strips, the wheel turned really well.  Then I inserted the center wheels.  Connected the connecting rods.  Both set of wheels turned pretty good.  I thought ... woohoo.  Connected the first set (the front wheels) and .... bummer.  <sad dog face>.     I have a feeling that if I can figure out why those wheels are not turning, I got the problem solved.  I followed the diagram and connected it the way it said.

Pretty much took the train apart, cleaned the parts, lubricated the parts that need lubrication, etc.  Put it back.  Didn't lose any parts. Put them back in the exact place too.   LOL!!!

Hope my post made sense.

Thank you all for your help.

Neil

Thank you Bill, Adam and Andrew for your suggestions.  

Bill, I am going to have my dad do the soldering part.  LOL!!!  He is into electronics and loves to work on these kinds of items.  He is retired and needs something to do.  I am more into the mechanical side of things.  Taking things apart, cleaning them, repairing them and putting them back together.  He is more into the electronics and electrical side of things.  I like it too but he is better at it.  We were going to solder the wire, just the way you suggested, but I wasn't sure whether that was the right approach.  I needed someone to second me.  

Adam, yes.  It is out of position.  Noticed it when I took the picture.  Happened when I took it out and put it back together.  I am going to fix it before I get it to run.  And run, it will.  

Once again, thank you all very much for your input and suggestions.

Neil

Here is the link to Photobucket.

http://s1339.photobucket.com/user/Photowarr/library/

Shows the two contacts.  The one to which the black wire is attached is the one where the CONNE-10145 is broken.

Hope this helps.

Thank you for your suggestions, Bill.  As I mentioned, I sent couple of emails to the Parts department but got no reply.  Was wondering if there is any other way to attach the wire to the contact.

Hello. 

I am new to this forum so please pardon me if I am not posting to the correct section. 

I was repairing a 4-6-0 Anniversary Edition.  It doesn't run.  When I move it forward on the controller, it goes about half an inch and stops.  Put it in reverse and it does the same thing. Checked the voltage on the rails and it is getting 5 to 6 volts.  In one of the forums, I read it could be a gear issue.  So I opened it to check the gears and it looks good. While doing so, I inadvertently broke one of the CONNE-10145 off of the Contact G812X-MT010.  I have sent couple of emails to the Parts department but got no reply.  How can I fix this?  Thank you.