melted a component on the polar express

can you post a picture of the component in issue,i would be glad to help you!

Alan

also give me your engine item number so i can check the parts list. but i need the number to look up the parts break down!

Alan

P.S. send me an email Marty be glad to help you.

check your email i sent you!

Alan

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Ss here is what burned. Can I bypass them? They dont exist on the conventional model. Are they there to protect the Lionchief board, or are they for UL Listing?

I believe they are called chokes and are used so as not to interfere with signal strength loss on remote operated engine like MTH or Lionel. if you are only running conventional I don't think it is necessary but they would not be that expensive to replace.

Alan

give me the Lionel engine number I believe a 6-xxxxxxxxxx number and I can look up the parts for you on there web sight ok be glad to help you and then you'll keep the engine original!

Alan

Alan

Thanks. I don't have the original packaging, but it is the lionChief loco, from a few years back. I am looking for a this weekend fix as the Nieces and Nephews are in for thanksgiving. I don't see a part number more specific than the motor, with leads. I can order that, but am wondering if I can be up and running today.

I don't see no reason why you can just short them out , but as I said it might cause a signal issue as they are used to block noise on the signal line from interference!

ok

Alan

I can get you the chokes if you want just short each one out for now and see if it will work for you ok send me an email with your phone number and I'll talk to you about it. I thought I sent you an email about this, I live in south jersey , how far are you from south new jersey 08318

I don't thin kit was low voltage that got you as I run my LC locomotives at 6-10V all the time.  I think more likely you had a bare wire short out on the motor case.  When you get it fixed, wrap all the bare wire leads in electrical tape.