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@@StavrosMusic Thanks for checking out the train channel and this music video. What locomotive were you working on? I hope you found a video to help you. I did a lot of freelance work animation and illustration work. Now I concentrate more on black and white horror illustrations for publications, commissions and sell prints of my work

@@warrenmuzakpostwarguy4331 The side of the train says 2029 and 2037

Thanks for watching. I can't help you with the legacy line. I don't own any or have any experience with them.

Constantly run? Do you mean constantly in a certain direction? If so that means the e-unit needs attention. If it doesn't have a e-unit it has been wired to run in only one direction.

Hey thanks for watching. The common practice is to use grease for WORM gears like you would find on the motors of larger Berkshire Lionels (671, 681, 2020, 736, 726) and the diesels. Oil the gears of the other steam models. This is because the Berkshires and Diesels gears aren't readily accessible so the grease will last longer between maintenance. The gears that are more exposed can be lubricated with oil since they are accessible you can apply lubricant more frequently. That said, I personally GREASE all my gears because I don't get a chance to run all my locos as frequently so they sit dormant for longer periods (approx. 4-6 months in some cases). I find the grease holds up and and keeps everything free and moving. In short, if you are running the locos frequently and have access to the gears, oil is perfectly fine. Make sure they don't run dry. And make sure you oil the armature bearing and shaft too.

@ thank you, much appreciated!! I’ve been collecting and servicing for roughly 6.5 years now, still was unsure where to use what product. Thank you for a solid answer 👍

The new is pricey but I always pick it up used. a quarter of the price and still works perfectly. The old tube stuff I use lately with my early prewar stuff (1920's - 30's). I find the rollers make a better contact with the tube track. Thanks for watching!

If you've tried all that and nothing is working I would replace the brush plate. The wear may not be as obvious to the eyes. Especially if your eyes are 50+ yrs like mine! If theres slack it would be enough to cause problems and its only going to get worse if you don't address it. Get the proper brush plate for that motor, some seem like they can be swapped but from personal experience, they can't. Let me know how it goes!

@warrenmuzakpostwarguy4331 thanks Warren! I'm going to see if the Train Tender has them!

@@andrewpalmgren9509 I am glad to hear this video helped and I hope you enjoy that set for many more years!

This video happened because I ran into that problem too. Nothing online, no vids. Some on FB told me "just pry the top off with a screwdriver". Glad it helped and prevented a cracked shell/roof.

The Lionel 244 has the same motor setup as many other low end scout type locomotives. If you are getting a light with non motion forward or back that tells me immediately that the 2 direction eunit (lever sticking out of the top) is faulty. It could just be dirty or its broken. The 244 is a low end Lionel, the 2 position eunits in these are not very reliable as they have have a plastic piece which over time warps and prevents a proper electrical contact which completes a circuit, allowing the loco to move. See this video for a similar problem I had with an identical motor setup in this Lionel 247. Heres the link. ua-cam.com/video/scT7nFRa33Y/v-deo.html

Thanks for checking out the videos. Here is a link to one of my vids that answers your question. ua-cam.com/video/ljgxQyOdYTI/v-deo.htmlsi=tyR9eD1UirdY1jZI

@@kirkwalsh1932 thanks for watching the video. Unfortunately I don't repair other people's trains.

I use 22ga. stranded. Not solid. Stranded wire allows for more flexibility and less likely to break at the solder joints after lots of use.

Yes the armature shaft does need a tiny bit of lube. Not so much that it gets on the copper bits of the armature itself. There should also be a small washer/bushing at the base of the shaft. I often take that off, oil it, wipe off the excess then put it back on. The chatter sounds like something is out of alignment, a broken blade, or something else obstructing the impeller.

@@WayneZybala What a great deal! I am so glad the video helped you get this classic Lionel back on the rails. You will enjoy that for decades to come!

Thanks for watching! My Fast track is not the plug and play connection. I know of them but do not have enough knowledge to confidently answer your question. I have the section with the 2 wire leads that connect directly to my transformer (vintage Lionel KW). With that setup I can operate 2 loops, each about 8ft x 3ft. You may want to join some community boards like CS.trains.com and ask this question there.

@@warrenmuzakpostwarguy4331 Awesome!!! Thank you so much!!

I use to use just the green scotchpad and "elbow grease", now I use a dremel and the brass wire brush accessory, medium speed to clean the wheels. I have found the clean wheels is important to properly ground the locomotive.

It is one of my best running and strongest pulling locomotives. Definitely a favorite in my fleet.

Thanks for watching. Its Lionel. Just like it says in the title.

@shark_4049 The screwdriver and wheels snapped!? I've never heard of that happening before. We're the wheels JB welded on? Heck I've never snapped a screwdriver period.

@@warrenmuzakpostwarguy4331 well I should have specified that the wheel chiped.

@kplaird no trick its all pressure fit. I just use channel locks and squeeze. If one of the sides has been bent when initially being opened, that would need to be straightened before putting everything back together.

No I dont have any links for this locomotive. Are you having issues with yours?

I have 3 questions...The locomotive is running on a small track of 3.5 feet in diameter. The 1033 transformer is outputting 15.5. volts. Wheels and center contact plate are clean. Quick Track is brand new. 1) The Locomotive does not always maintain a constant speed throughout the circle. 2) When sounding the whistle the train slows down noticeability. 3) The transformer has to be turned 2/3 the way up to get the training moving at a reasonable speed. I appreciate any help !

@Robert-gi6kz Somewhere power is getting lost. Locomotives will slow down when the whistle is activated. That's not uncommon. The 1033 has 2 ways to hook up the input. U-A or U-B. It sounds like you are on U-A giving the higher output, which is good. You cleaned then pick up and wheels, what about the center rail of track. Free of dirt? Track is properly snapped together? Are you sure there's no shorts in the Loco wiring? That's the best I can do without having the locomotive in front of me.

Thanks for watching and I really appreciate you letting me know these videos are helpful. It means a lot to know people are finding value in them.

I hope this is helpful to you! Good luck with the rebuild.

little bit!

@jamesjette4343 Thanks for watching. Hennings Trains is your best bet for wheels. All repro now. Original wheels at this point are disintegrating due to "zinc pest". Impurities in the cast material at the time.

@@raysrails2164 Thanks for watching! I appreciate the compliment.

@@jamesburns0657 Thanks for watching. It was well worth it. A fun little Loco to have.

@@johnknippenberg-LandmarkYards I'll try to keep as many Lionels out of the recycle bins as I can.