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Gary, James and Steve:  You guys are exceptional.  Thx so much for your time and trouble.  I'm gonna try to get this little train running.  It deserves at least that much.  I ordered a key from Grossman's, although not the "Whimsical Windup Key, hand made at the Gobbler Forge Blacksmith Shop, non-original" $10.   I'll re-read your suggestions on oiling and cleaning. I did drop the motor out and put some light oil on points I thought would matter. I was afraid to wind up very much as the inside of the key hole started to give way from lack of surface contact.  When the key comes in can you really crank hard on the windup?  Seems the spring gets pretty tight in 7-8 "half turns". I suppose it's kind of a feel thing.  Again, thx for your time. I'll come back if there is something else, or if you need somethin additional, let me know. Ted

Edit:  Took motor out and shot short video of the gear that runs striker.  Exactly right that it is not tight to small gear. 1. Do I(if I think I can) put the loctite where the red arrow is or yellow arrow or neither?  2.  All the gears look dirty.  Do I do the best I can to clean with cotton swab and alcohol? Or will swab leave strands on gears?  Better cleaner and tool? TW

Edit 2:  Grossman did not have the handrails that are missing.  What to use for replacement.

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