GunrunnerJohn,
It appears not to be binding in that I am able to move the flywheel, I believe, which is exposed slightly under the frame and it turns freely. It also appears to be moving both trucks. As of this evening when trying to power up, nothing happening. Will try again late this evening. I do have a separate circuit breaker from the transformer to the track for protection. Hoping this worked and I haven't fried anything. It is a beautiful engine, I waited a long time to get. Still cautiously optimistic. Other engines working fine so believe it is not the transformer, circuit breaker or the track. Mike