MTH Premier Line noises from motors?

PittsburgerOGR Forum Member

Hello all,

I have two MTH premier line engines that are fairly new (within the past 8 months). I've noticed a kind of squeaking noise coming from both locomotives that sounds like the motor. Let's just say the motors are not silent and are especially noticeable when running the locomotives without sound. I have had a few railking and imperial locomotives for much longer and never noticed such sounds. Neither engine has reached the "maintenance required" point yet. I have oiled both locomotives as suggested by the manufacturer, but that has not helped with the sound. Does anyone have any experience with this type of thing and could tell me if this is normal?

I am running both off of a Z-1000 on DCS. Total of 5 lit cars on the track. I do not smell anything that would suggest an electrical problem. The locomotive MTH product #'s are 20-3525-1 and 20-3554-1.

Thanks for your input,

Marc

1/20/1611:16 PM

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