Shay Problem

[jlg759]

I have the Ho Scale 3 truck shay. While running my locomotive I noticed it has started having problems pulling cars and runs real jerky when running by itself. Up untill a few days ago i have never had a problem with this locomotive. I am wodering if some saw dust may have gotten into the wheels it was ran on some track during layout construction that was not vaccumed up before this issue started. I have also read about split gears andf wondering if that could be the problem. Can some one tell me how i would Check this also how to take the trucks apart to clean and check for debris in the wheel sets.


Thanks

Joe

[martinni]

i can tell you that most of shays are like that jerky ,  years ago i bought one from a train show , it was running so jerkily and the next day i took it back and got another one , that one was better and i only run it once in while but  now it doesnt run or move anymore ,  only the headlight works . 

[martinni]

you dont have to break it apart , it doesnt make sense doing so ,  i have heard lots of complaints about that issue

[richg]

Check the gears for cracks. That is well known issue for the Bachmann Climax and Shay.
Bachmann has parts as does NWSL.

Rich

[jlg759]

ok so where is the gear that needs checked and does the truck need taken apart to check

joe

[richg]

Here is a link to NWSL. Click on the pictures.

http://shop.osorail.com/category.sc?categoryId=208

Bachmann has their own replacements. Look in the parts site. Also, look at the diagram page that came wwith your loco.
I only included the photos for reference.
You can also return the loco for a replacement.

I am sure someone else here has the exact directions. I think Geared Steam is around here also.

Rich

[richg]

Ok, found his link. Look at all his stuff.

http://gearedsteam.blogspot.com/2009_08_17_archive.html

Anyone looking at this message, store thee link in Favorites even if you do not use this loco. You might help someone in the future.

Rich