- downloaded the manual
- oiled the wheels and gears I can get to easily
- tested the battery (looks like an early PS2 board, no charging port even), battery appears to be fine, sounds and voices are clear
- turn down the volume to a reasonable level (hello! )
- turn off the smoke until ready (yeah, it is an electric engine that has smoke for the water heater, who knew?)
- runs great (early MTH Bi-Polar with die cast everything, wow is it heavy) even at low speeds in both directions, wheels must have been dirty as it stuttered in spots but all good now
- lights work
- couplers fire front and rear
- should I open it up and grease it?
- should I replace the battery with a capacitor now?
- I don't have an operating TIU so no way to tell how much mileage it has but when I do, I will check it out
- start looking for a PS3 board now to replace the early PS2 board or should it be fine?
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