LionChief2 doodlebug pickup roller detached, best way to secure?

Consider solder/glue on the end of the shaft opposite the head.  I'd probably try to solder it.  Truthfully, why not just replace the pickup assembly?

I like glue better, or maybe careful knurling of shaft end so it will have the mild interference fit that seems to be the design?  With at least one other roller a bit sloppy there, my faith in a replacement is limited.

Thanks for the idea GRJ, will try slight roughening of shaft end to help adhesion, and a tiny dab of some good quality thick ACC with accelerator.  Will do same on any other that looks ready to slip out.  Just what you need on a layout with lots of hidden track, a tiny loose object perfect for making a hard to find short circuit!   Lucky it came loose in transit…

This is new - should be under warranty.  Call Lionel service and have them send you a new one.

Looks like an easy fix to me. A little crimp with a pair of pliers on the end of the pin after reinstalling should do the trick.

Brad

It isn't always that easy to crimp those pins, depending on the material.

Either warranty or get a replacement.

Not worth the effort to repair IMHO.

I'm voting for warranty or at least have Lionel send a new part.  It might be an easy fix, or it might get tricky.  If you try to repair it (especially with glue or solder) and it goes south, Lionel will probably not fix it on their dime. 

@RSJB18 posted:

Either warranty or get a replacement.

Not worth the effort to repair IMHO.

Well, all the parts are there, not damaged. Seems an "effort" to pack, ship, wait, risk s/h damage, maybe get back a sub-standard repair. I do like the GRJ idea of solder - or peening the flat end instead, maybe - that - or soldering - would probably require removal of the pickup assembly for safety, but so would putting on a replacement.

Got any small cotter pins....? Inserted, tidily bent on end, carefully trimmed.....? Never tried it, but I would (I do have some small cotter pins) just to see if I could, without creating a sloppy roller. Easy experiment, nothing to lose. I give it 30%.