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Here we go again. Got this in a couple of weeks ago and it squeals bad. I have others that do this as well. There is also something rattling around inside the shell, but I have not had time to remove yet to find out what it is. Maybe it's the light, which does not work either. As usual, what is...

Hi, Everyone! Great site, just found it! I just pulled out my Tyco Silver Streak train from back in 1980 (I think). I am writing today to get some support. My back up locomotive is not running, but it is very close. I just need some help. it is a Milwaukee Road (see pictures). When I put...

Hello everyone, I'm having some problems with a bachmann spectrum 2 10 2 I purchased second hand a while ago. The locomotive runs quite unevenly during slow running. Its not related to dirty track or electrical issues. The jerking motion leads me to believe that the issue is more likely...

I recently built my own work cradle for upgrading, repairing, and weathering locomotives and rolling stock. I made a video about how I built it. I hope you find it helpful. https://youtu.be/xgZJg_clr6U

I just bought another SD45, having two SD45's already. The problem is that the new SD45 seems to derail at certain parts of the layout while the other two don't. I cleaned the track but I know it isn't the track. Upon reversing, the problem SD45 made a slight grinding noise, along with a...