I'm back again and still working on the train. The tender wasn't whistling and I found a loose wire that was not attached to the rear wheel base. Soldered it back on and works! Kind of. It's been 30+ years since this was used. It started out with just a grinding (took the shell off) like noise but as I let it run long the whistle started to emerge. Longer and the whistle was getting better however the grinding is still present. Can anything be done, like oil, to eliminate the grinding or is it just because (like me) getting old. If so could a part be ordered (not that I would necessarily buy it)? Maybe more working it would eliminate the grinding noise.
Along with that I trying to figure out my transformer which I have no directions for. I did find some directions on how to connect the wires. But still a little confused to the dials. I have a Type 1044 90 watt with two hand controls; right = speed and stop, left - direction (left turn) right - whistle. If I am correct now - it appears the speed just controls the speed and should stop. The left in the middle to the right (whistle area) appears to start the engine but also seems to control the speed (maybe up to what I have it set on - on the right side). Have not been able to get the directional selection to work yet? I did (from above) now have the whistle somewhat working. Any additional thoughts on this?
Steve
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