Bachmann Amtrak F40PH Wash & Lube (Pancake motor maintenance)

I bought this Bachmann Amtrak F40PH at Larkspur line train store in Merrickville. Although it runs, it's current draw is a little higher then it should be so today I wash and lubricate the pancake motor in an attempt to improve performance.

[@c4m3r0n]

Good to see your keeping them in good condition SMT!

[@MMRails]

Saw the word “pancake” and couldn’t click fast enough. Not entirely disappointed. Good job.

[@jacojasso9901]

That looks really great I have a bachmann spectrum F40PH

[@Burlington_Route]

Very amazing video as always

[@DoubleSpikeProductions]

Awesome video, Scrumptious! I got a Bachmann F unit yesterday from my grandparents and it actually has the exact clicking noise that you talked about here. I took the shell off and it is a pancake motor.

[@Jarith_jenkins]

I love your vids like these its like a video instruction better than a normal thing love it and keep up the awesome job :)

[@davidztog9011]

That's a nice Amtrak locomotive, Harrison, and the price was right. Definately have to figure out that noise. What about the other non-powered truck, maybe put a little oil on those wheel sets as well. Squeaky wheel gets the oil. Also, let her run around the track a bit for a shakedown, maybe the squeal will work itself out. Make sure viewers know not to overtighten the screws, plastic threads strip easily. And too much torque it not good for the motor parts, that could cause binding, and cracked gears as well.

[@MattKonsol]

Very interesting locomotive Harrison! I hope you get passenger cars with it someday and I agree don't put grease on the comitator itll create a smoke show on these ringpole motor engines and smoking is for steam engines.

[@nathandelay]

That’s awesome Harrison and have an awesome day

[@DFWRailVideos]

Nice

[@brendan.rockwell.31]

I did a tune up on my Pennsylvania gg1 riverossi loco and did almost the same stuff you did for this Amtrak

[@natestrains1166]

Mmmmm. Pancakes.

[@spproductions5103]

YES the Holy EMD F40PH

[@52SuperC]

Hi good job on the vids keep up the good work

[@joesask857]

nice

[@personified5102]

Oh yeah visual ASMR, get in them cracks. Lol🤣🤣

[@amtrakguy1547]

I can’t believe that you got a Amtrak F40PH

[@crsrdash-840b5]

Those Pancake style motors seem very simple to maintain. I thought they were impossible to fix. Wow, what a way to learn new things. Does that version need traction tires?

[@johnbarton7516]

Your confidence is inspirational however that unit was running well enough for my road. My motto? If it ain't broke don't fix it.

[@Mr.RailYard-LJLRailYard]

Pretty cool video. LJL