Hi everyone...I have my dads HO Lionel set from the early 60s (1960 I think). It hasn't really run since the 70's. I had it "repaired" in the early 90's (they replaced the motor) but it still didn't run like I remember it as a kid. So 25 years after a repair I am still trying to get it to work.
Anyway, even though I run O scale 2 rail now, (I have a ton of HO equipment from my youth still), I would like to get this Lionel engine running again...to put around the Christmas tree or run occasionally. Attached are some pics...if you need more let me know.
I just cleaned and lubed the engine gears, but did not open the motor. I tested the engine on a 3 foot piece of test track...it tries to run and it runs maybe 1 out of 10...spits and sputters in reverse and I have to help it to move forward. It was running a little better after a few minutes. Any suggestions on what to look at or try? I have thought about remotoring it with something more modern...any suggestions on what motor would work well within this frame? The wires out the back were for the whistling tender (doesn't whistle anymore). Not many if anyone works on vintage Lionel anymore that I can find. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Andy
