After 23 years of faithful service, loco No. 2 'Errigal' has given up. I noticed a severe lack of power during it's most recent - and last - run. Further investigation revealed that the worm drive to the rear axle was stripped, both the nylon worm wheel and the brass worm were affected. The power unit is a Playmobil motor block, this is no longer made, but unused examples have been available on E Bay.
The loco has not seen much use in recent years, only coming out on special occasions: I decided therefore, to remove the motor so that the loco can run freely: if I want to run it, I can propel it with the powered van No.9. I just need to wire up a plug that is compatible with the socket on the van, I will then be able to power the headlamp from the van's battery.
The loco has not seen much use in recent years, only coming out on special occasions: I decided therefore, to remove the motor so that the loco can run freely: if I want to run it, I can propel it with the powered van No.9. I just need to wire up a plug that is compatible with the socket on the van, I will then be able to power the headlamp from the van's battery.
 No.2 Errigal |  Stripped gears on the left |
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