Hi folks,
I am new to site and just started rebuilding a 312 locomotive that I have from childhood. So, not very experienced and this is pretty new to me. I have an almost complete All Aboard Pioneer 600 set and a late 50s Santa Fe Chief ABA set with log loader and this 312 arrangement that I got around 1969 at a garage sale.
All have been stored for nearly 50 years and I am just assessing what exactly I still have. Most is in pretty good shape and I have cleaned and tested my 25w transformer and am looking to buy something a bit bigger too.
I am sure I will have lots of questions, but I would like to start simple. As I was disassembling the 312 locomotive unit for cleaning and lubrication and repair, out fell a small L-shaped spacer (for lack of a better term) with a small unthreaded hole in it. Of course I never saw where it came from. Can anyone tell me where it goes, maybe a part number or AF part name?
Second question is: Although I have cleaned the reverse unit in the tender with contact cleaner, compressed air, alcohol and Q-tips, It still seems to stick in the operated position most of the time, though it releases at the slightest touch or tap. I see no bent tab or slot damage and the solenoid does operate. Any idea why this will stick in the "up" position?
Edit: I am starting to think that the tab seemingly sticking is maybe a non-issue. If the train were running the slightest vibration or movement would cause it to drop into the resting position.
Thirdly, where can i find a wiring diagram and pictures of the harness that attaches to the tender from the plug on the engine? Mine has two broken wires and it is unclear where they are supposed to attach.
Edit: I found the wiring diagram -
http://www.portlines.com/portlinesclinic10.htm
I have already re-soldered a wire to the headlight, now it lights with power applied. And re-soldered a harness wire to the plug that goes into the engine.
Finally, can anyone advise where exactly I should apply grease and where I should apply oil? I know light oil goes on any linkages, axles and grease in the gearbox, but is there anything else I need to lubricate?
I know this is a lot, but I do appreciate any help that I might get. :thumbsup:
Thanks, Steve
I am new to site and just started rebuilding a 312 locomotive that I have from childhood. So, not very experienced and this is pretty new to me. I have an almost complete All Aboard Pioneer 600 set and a late 50s Santa Fe Chief ABA set with log loader and this 312 arrangement that I got around 1969 at a garage sale.
All have been stored for nearly 50 years and I am just assessing what exactly I still have. Most is in pretty good shape and I have cleaned and tested my 25w transformer and am looking to buy something a bit bigger too.
I am sure I will have lots of questions, but I would like to start simple. As I was disassembling the 312 locomotive unit for cleaning and lubrication and repair, out fell a small L-shaped spacer (for lack of a better term) with a small unthreaded hole in it. Of course I never saw where it came from. Can anyone tell me where it goes, maybe a part number or AF part name?
Second question is: Although I have cleaned the reverse unit in the tender with contact cleaner, compressed air, alcohol and Q-tips, It still seems to stick in the operated position most of the time, though it releases at the slightest touch or tap. I see no bent tab or slot damage and the solenoid does operate. Any idea why this will stick in the "up" position?
Edit: I am starting to think that the tab seemingly sticking is maybe a non-issue. If the train were running the slightest vibration or movement would cause it to drop into the resting position.
Thirdly, where can i find a wiring diagram and pictures of the harness that attaches to the tender from the plug on the engine? Mine has two broken wires and it is unclear where they are supposed to attach.
Edit: I found the wiring diagram -
http://www.portlines.com/portlinesclinic10.htm
I have already re-soldered a wire to the headlight, now it lights with power applied. And re-soldered a harness wire to the plug that goes into the engine.
Finally, can anyone advise where exactly I should apply grease and where I should apply oil? I know light oil goes on any linkages, axles and grease in the gearbox, but is there anything else I need to lubricate?
I know this is a lot, but I do appreciate any help that I might get. :thumbsup:
Thanks, Steve