Good Morning!  For Christmas this year, I received a beautiful Bachmann ACS-64 (Amtrak #668).  I put it to work right away running 6-8 car Amfleet trains simulating protypical Northeast Corridor consists.  Anyways, I noticed yesterday that the locomotive has developed a squeak during operation. It seems be more prevalent when going through a curve or just upon exit of a curve.   I know that these locomotives require a little lubrication (I have some Labelle's oil that I apply to my older locomotives occasionally and my Amfleet cars often to keep them free rolling), but I generally have not done that to brand new locomotives.  If it is a lubrication issue, any pointers on the disassembly/assembly of these units and location of prime lubrication points?  The information included with the locomotive mainly dealt with the DCC functions and didn't dive into maintenance.

Other than this issue I really enjoy this locomotive.  It's a smooth runner and will pull up to about 8-9 Amfleet cars on my level layout no problem.  I think it sounds great (though my SC-44 Charger locomotive sounds slightly better) and it looks great!

Good Evening folks,
     I have been out of the model railroad scene for years (still followed the real railroading world and still have been interested in the models as well in general).  Last year, my brother on a whim got me a new Bachmann SC-44 Charger locomotive with DCC operation.  Well I uncovered my old HO layout today (it was buried in the basement, I am looking to resurrect it and I finally have a chance to) and decided to try the new locomotive out.  I only have an older style DC rheostat-type transformer and not a DCC setup.  I read in the startup guide paper with the locomotive that it is safe to run on this style of power supply.  I cleaned the track up and I gave it some juice and the thing lit up- blew the horn, flashed the lights and took off incredibly smoothly...it was pretty impressive.  I ran it back and forth a few times, I got an Amfleet coach all prepped for a test-run and photo op. 

When it was time to depart, I went to accelerate the locomotive, the lights come on nice as can be but the sound and the motor do not engage!!  I tried changing direction numerous times and unfortunately the issue wasn't rectified.  Could anyone offer some insight on what could be the issue?  I hope I didn't damage the locomotive by running it with this power source.  The little time I did get to run the locomotive, what an incredibly smooth running unit- nothing like my old locomotives which mainly date from the '90s.