Engine loses power

What is the model number?  Does it have an E-unit or electronic reverse unit?  AC or DC motor?  G

Model number, 6-28677, I think it's electronic, I do not know if it is ac or dc,how can I tell? I know it has a can motor because it was replaced.

The symptoms suggest either the motor or some binding in the gears.  Do the wheels turn freely with little friction when you turn them by hand?  If there's too much friction, it will overheat.  Did you lube the gears and axles?  I've seen several of these with bad motors lately, those motors don't take much abuse.

Your motors is D.C. I have a feeling its your motor. The part number is 6008008105 from Lionel's website. The good part is that they're only $8.00. Those are small motors that was put into your engine. Constant running will shorten its life. It was made to be used as a starter set. If your going to run it for long periods I would suggest getting more than one that way you'll have a spare and with lionel at times discontinuing part supplies is something I consider.

If the drive train moves freely, I agree that the motor is the top suspect.  They really do go bad, I have two small sets waiting on a Lionel order for motors.  One actually smoked while I tested it, very cool.

 

The original poster wrote that the motor was just replaced.
Perhaps he got a defective one.

Thanks CW,

 

   I should have read the complete post. Binding in the linkage or smoke unit could be his problem or receiving a bad motor. The original motor could have caused problems with the E unit. I would run the engine in reverse and see if it still gets hot. If it stays normal, the I would  say that the units forward side is bad. If it get as hot in reverse, I would look for any binding of the linkage, smoke puffer or receiving a bad motor. You can also check and see if there is any crude in the gears. If you need a new motor or e- unit, we sell Lionel parts at 15% off list price.

 

 

 

Bill

The gears and linkage are free, the wheels turn real easy by hand.

The gears are clean and lubed. I will check the smoke puffer for binding, and will run it in reverse also to see if either is a problem.

Thanks for the replies, as I said this is the grandchildrens favorite, would hate to lose it.

No reason to lose it, worst case is a motor and reverse board I would assume.

 

Bill

I would like to order a motor and board, how do I go about doing it?

Thanks

Dave