Help with failed new dockside switcher

Who made it? What type?  Wheel arrangement?

THis engine should NOT freewheel.  I'd bet on a stripped worm gear.  THe older style 0-4-0 did freewheel, thus the need to know.  I'd send it back for another if you can, it should be under warrenty.  If not, you can replace the motor/gear unit from the parts site at Lionel.com.

Why mess with it, send it back to Lionel for repair or replacement.

Like Drydock said, the wheels on your Lionel 0-6-0 should not spin freely with no power.  Something is wrong in there.  If you send it in to Lionel, the turnaround time is quick.

To remove the shell, there are I believe six screws to remove...two under cab, two at rear, and two under the steam chest.  Also there are two angled wires/irons that come off the front by cow catcher and attach to the boiler.  They pop out at the boiler and swing away.  Then your shell will lift off.

Thanks everyone.  I figured the worm gear was the problem. 

 

It dawned on me that there's a silver lining here.  Although I live in the Cleveland area, I'm going to be in Canfield 1 day/week for the foreseeable future just 2 miles down the road from Lionel's Repair Center.  I'll drop it off in person later this week.  I met a few of the guys at the old TAS, including Mike Reagan, when they were open and had them do some upgrades for me.  Maybe I'll get a chance to see some of the same folks.