RIO GRANDE 2010 PA's

William JackOGR Forum Member

I finally put my Rio Grande alcos on the track and ran about 6 laps around the table and it then quit, These units are brand new ........I finally got it to run again but I knew something was wrong ...one engine was stopping. I then disassembled the body and frame and within seconds saw the problem....the rear motor was loose from the motor frame.... This is my first time working on one these new style chassie. The screws that hold the motor on the motor mount were missing. That will be easy to fix once I find the correct screws..........my problem is the finger on the motor mount has a small hole in it....does a screw go here to stabilize the motor mount assembly on the chassis? I see a hole on the frame that seems to line up. OH I tried to look up parts on the Lionel web site and got nothing WAY TO GO LIONEL

CAN ANYBODY HELP ME HERE.

Thanks

Jackie

4/4/2210:04 PM

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RoyBoyOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBER

If the other engine is also powered, you can see what screws go where on it.

4/4/2210:26 PM

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bob2OGR Forum Member

There is a B-17 about to land on you - soon your troubles will be over. His gear is up, so there will be some answering to the chief pilot.

4/4/2210:40 PM

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William JackOGR Forum Member

OK bob2 what are you talking about.......Don't make jokes about B-17's..........if you will notice in my profile picture I am standing to the nose side of the Memphis Belle. Next time the Sentimental Journey comes to town I'm going to take a ride on her......

4/4/2211:11 PM

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William JackOGR Forum Member

Solved problem.......found two extra screws after disassembly and guess what they were the correct ones for the motor and mount. discovered 2 chassis screw also holds the motor mount .....learn as you go.... test run was great fixed problem...........oh.......bob2 I cried when Liberty belle burned down and when Nine over Nine crashed.........

4/4/2211:16 PM

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NotInWIOGR Forum Member

I was there when Liberty Belle burned up. The FD wanted to get out there but could it take their rigs into the field/mud to get to her.

That Lionel PA set was a S show. They did not make enough of the 3 car passenger sets to go with the ALCos and the single sale add on cars. 12 years ago that was now…and I still remember the aggravation of that. IF you did have the complete set, it was wonderful looking.

Ben

4/6/228:48 PM

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William JackOGR Forum Member

Ben If you are interested in B-17's then you should go to Dayton Ohio to the air force museum and see the Belle...she is quite the sight to behold....

Jackie

4/7/2211:09 PM

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TimpixOGR Forum Member

My dad used to fly right seat in 'Fuddy Duddy' when it was in Elmira.

4/9/227:20 PM

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