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You really should post a video so we have some idea of what you are describing.

Brand new engines need to break in and have the gears loosened up a bit. They need grease, and oil the main axles like the manual says before running.

https://mthtrains.com/sites/de...ction/20dl19404i.pdf

"Lubrication You should lubricate the engine to prevent it from squeaking.  Use light household oil and follow the lubrication points marked ā€œLā€ in Fig. 1.  Do not over-oil.  Use only a drop on each pivot point."

Also, make sure the main truck screws that hold each truck on, are tight (very snug). I got a one gauge engine in that had a loose mounting screw and allowed the motor gear to slip. Made much more noise in one direction than the other.

 

Last edited by Engineer-Joe

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