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    New To Model Trains: Need Help Please

    Thanks all! Sounds like I have some work to do
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    New To Model Trains: Need Help Please

    They did not need to be re-quarter. They have been that way when the side rods were attached but not functioning well. Willie it's an HO steam train. Thanks
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    New To Model Trains: Need Help Please

    Yes, it is an HO steamer
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    New To Model Trains: Need Help Please

    Yes I think I understand. They are as you say, using the screw holes as pointers, on one side pointed to 6 oclock, on the other at 3 oclock.
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    New To Model Trains: Need Help Please

    and yes they seem to be "in quarter". When cranks are pointed down on one side , the other side is pointing to the side.
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    New To Model Trains: Need Help Please

    Thank you for such quick responses! 1st question - Re: quartering, assuming this was my issue, would you be able to feel any tugs/snags/binds as you roll the wheels(please excuse my use terminology I am very green in model trains and mechanical engineering in general). I have the train off the...
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    New To Model Trains: Need Help Please

    Hello All, I had recently received an old train set from my father in-law from when he was a little boy. Having 2 young ones of my own, I thought they would love it so I'm trying to get it running again. Unfortunately the train engine, a Lionel 0625"southern Pacific", is not running well. I've...
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