Good Evening,
just noticed on my Lionel engine 1225, I think the year of this one is March of 09, did not see a white wick inside smoke unit, wondering if suppose to have one?
also noticed, seems like smoke fluid on circuit bd and other areas, can fluid leak out of chamber?
thanks.
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You are seeing the wick underneath of the heating element.
I shouldn't be on top of the element and most take the woven sleeve off of modern elements.
It appears that the wick that can be seen is charred. This is normal. Take a toothpick and press on it. If it still springy, there is good wick underneath.
If you are getting reduced smoke output, that indicates it is time to replace it.
Yes, some fluid can get pushed out from use and if extremely overfilled the fluid will run out of the air holes down onto the pilot truck and piston mechanism.
Puffers only get 5-6 drops of fluid for a refill, don't get carried away.
gunrunnerjohn posted:Puffers only get 5-6 drops of fluid for a refill, don't get carried away.
True, true, true. They make a mess quick if you do.
Don't ask how I know!! 
Good morning,
Thank you for the input! Love getting info to settle the mind, quick question, I do notice ever since I had this engine it does not puff a lot, even when hauling a lot of cars, anything I can do to make it fill my room with smoke? 😳😂
Thanks.
Don't tip the engine side to side or upside down or you'll make a mess. did that a few times as a kid.
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