Just as the title says, I removed the journals to replace the traction rubbers and the arms crumbled into about 5 small pieces. At first I thought, plastic rot. No, these are made of diecast. I was able to order a replacement truck (Lionel has been out of journals for 7 years) to get the 2 that I needed. The others were OK.
Anyone else have this happen to them? Just FYI.
By the way, the C-Clips removal and installation are a blast!
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Plastic rot? Never heard of that.
Zinc rot? It’s pretty much as you described. Considering the number of times zinc rot/zinc pest has been described on this forum, it should be pretty obvious by now.
Jim R. posted:Plastic rot? Never heard of that.
Zinc rot? It’s pretty much as you described. Considering the number of times zinc rot/zinc pest has been described on this forum, it should be pretty obvious by now.
That's what I'm thinking. Glad it was only 2. Should get 2 good ones from the replacement truck I ordered.
I wondered if someone can tell me what to look for with the disintegrating wheel journal connecting arms. Are there cracks visible in the
arms before you remove them. I have an NEW IN BOX Acela Set my hobby shop owner just bought. They have test run the engines. I cannot see
the problem although one visitor said this sample has the issue described here.
You should be able to see the journal with the broken part, with the engine placed on a soft surface with the wheels facing up. Depress the wheels one at a time, they should swing and be connected at the hinge point.
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