Railcar number 2 is a well built and interesting looking vehicle, but it has never been a very good runner. It lacks power and has been quite unreliable. The unit was completed in May 2010 and within two years it had worn its gearbox out, this was replaced three years ago. It has now failed again due to a burnt out motor. I don't think the little Mashima 12 volt motor was up to the job, even though it was only running on 9.6 volts.
Before the failure, I was contemplating fitting radio control to this model, but I think that would be a waste of resources.
Rather than replace the motor, I will remove the burnt out one and, in due course I will build a self propelled goods van to power the freewheeling unit. I will fit the van with radio control and a diesel sound unit. The drive will probably come from a Playmobil chassis that I have in stock, that should give up to 20 years running, the one fitted in Loco number 2 has!
Before the failure, I was contemplating fitting radio control to this model, but I think that would be a waste of resources.
Rather than replace the motor, I will remove the burnt out one and, in due course I will build a self propelled goods van to power the freewheeling unit. I will fit the van with radio control and a diesel sound unit. The drive will probably come from a Playmobil chassis that I have in stock, that should give up to 20 years running, the one fitted in Loco number 2 has!
Railcar 2 in happier times
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