@Rppoind posted:Warren.....My fix for VO 1000 TMCC. Hope this helps. Reset fixed problems.
Resetting the tmcc will do no good as the o.p. stated the flywheel is hard to turn. That is an important clue the cheap crappy "grease" used on that loco is hardening. I purchased one at a great price a few years ago at the Hamburg PA train show. It would light and sound but not go. After inquiring on this forum it was determined it was the bad grease. Several q-tips and regreasing with lucas red and tacky this loco runs like a champ to this day!
The trucks are held to the motor via a single machine screw. You may need to pry the motor from the truck block if the grease is b holding like glue. Just be careful not to damage the gears inside the block and The worm gear on the motor shaft. You must clean out as much of that tan/ brown gook as possible. Prepare to use toothpicks to remove in-between the gears teeth too. Replace with red and tacky grease and you are good to go!
