Noisy Bachman Santa Fe Engine

Started by monte1000, October 01, 2017, 08:48:22 PM

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monte1000

I have a Bachman Santa Fe Engine.  It is very noisy and sounds like grinding gears.  Is there anyway of fixing this?  Thanks very much.

Trainman203

Anything can be fixed but it helps to know which "Santa Fe" engine itbis.

monte1000

Thanks for the reply.  It is 3507.  Black and yellow.  It says dcc on board.  Thats all I can find.   Thanks again.

Joe323


Trainman203

If it sounds like grinding gears that could be what it is.  Take the shell off and lubricate gears with a light grease meant for models.  If the engine sat idle for a very long time, like Christmas trains often do, old grease could be congealed on the gears, which would first have to be cleaned off.

monte1000

Thanks very much.  I will try that.