Hi
I've just got my layout running again after a short respite, so I tried a batch of engines that I acquired during the shutdown.  Everything worked well except for two 2-8-0s. 

One seems to have gear slippage.  I can hear the motor running and occasionally the engine moves.  There is a nasty grinding sound and the engine stops moving again.  When I started it up initially, it ran perfectly for about 10 feet.  I've checked the linkages and there doesn't seem to be any jamming.

The other doesn't do anything.  There is no headlight or movement.  I checked with a voltmeter.  There doesn't appear to a short.  I tried another tender and that made no difference.

If this is home repairable.   I don't mind taking them apart.  However, I don't want to disturb the warranty in any way.

Does anyone have a suggestion?  Thanks
Jim

Hi
Previously, there was a discussion here on whether the spring connectors on the spectrum drawbar fit on the outside or the inside of contact pins of the tender trucks.  There didn't seem to be a definitive answer.

It seems to me that they should go on the outside of the pins.  If this is   true, is there an easy way to assemble the truck to the tender?

I'm getting frustrated trying to get the assembly made.  So, I'm going to bed and hoping that someone has the answer I need.

Thanks

Jim

Hi
I've recently acquired some of the new Bachmann tenders.  I want to use them to put DCC in some old steamers.  I've figured out most of my problems,  one by one, but!!!

I want to buy some of the female connectors that attach to the 6 pin male connector attached to the board in the tender.  I know that I can buy the connectors from bachmann parts but at $10 each, that's more than I want to pay.  I'm sure that any of the big electronic outfits will have them, but I don't even know what to call them.

Anyone have a hint or two for me?

Thanks in advance  Jim