Noisy Bachman Santa Fe Engine

[monte1000]

I have a Bachman Santa Fe Engine.  It is very noisy and sounds like grinding gears.  Is there anyway of fixing this?  Thanks very much.

[Trainman203]

Anything can be fixed but it helps to know which "Santa Fe" engine itbis.

[monte1000]

Thanks for the reply.  It is 3507.  Black and yellow.  It says dcc on board.  Thats all I can find.   Thanks again.

[Joe323]

Are you running DC or DCC ?

[Trainman203]

If it sounds like grinding gears that could be what it is.  Take the shell off and lubricate gears with a light grease meant for models.  If the engine sat idle for a very long time, like Christmas trains often do, old grease could be congealed on the gears, which would first have to be cleaned off.

[monte1000]

Thanks very much.  I will try that.