@dkdkrd posted:Yo, Bro! That's a 2-rail engine that runs on DC power!!!
Three rail track and a CW-80 are NOT what this engine is made for!!!
Find a length of 2-rail O gauge track...or a length of Gargraves/Ross 3-rail. Connect a DC power pack to the outer two rails (assuming they are isolated from each other).
Carefully apply power with the tender hooked up/plugged in to the engine. If the engine doesn't respond/move, STOP!! you may need to have a major overhaul/lube job, etc.. For which you'll probably need some experienced help.
Just sayin'...
KD
One might assume since it was posted in 2 rail he may know its 2 rail DC but yes I would refrain from attempting to run it with the trusty ZW. Good advice from KD a cleaning and gear lube or both is likely in order. I prefer to re-power these early models with can motors and DCC but this one is likely still an open frame DC motor. The drives on these models are built to last 100 years. Noisy by today's standards but absolutely bullet proof.
