The HO world had a cracked gear issue that had surfaced a few years ago. Old, made around 2000ish, Life Like Proto 2000 engines would have a thump while running,. The gear in the truck would crack. Delrin type plastic. Fortunately an Athearn gear would work and also A Line makes a replacement. It is nice to see yours came to a happy ending and it is nice but of information to keep in mind if (when) this happens to others.
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