I just purchased Lionel Sawmill 2301(made in 1980) in its original box, with all its parts and instructions. Looks like never been used before. However, when tested following the instructions sheet it does not run. Instead it makes a humming noise just lake Joe K said on march last year. Appears that some axle is stuck on its bearing and needs to be loosen up with some maintenance. Someone has any idea what is best to do?
Many thanks for any ideas....
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I had this issue and had to take the sawmill apart like is shown in the last few pages of the manual. I think you might have a small belt that stretches in the drive motor/ gear box to change. Look carefully and you can see how to remove it and pry off the top of the gear box. This unit is used on a ton of lionel accessories. I am pretty sure I got the belt from Chuck Sartor (O'nly o gauge) on the forum. I am sure others have it too.
I also received the same sawmill. When I powered it up, the conveyer belt did not move. Turns out it was off the pocket at the left end of the sawmill, when viewed from the front. Simple fix.
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