I am in located in Australia. I purchased a NEW HO scale Alco FA2 with sound value from Trainworld about 6 months ago, but never took it out of its box till yesterday, as I did not have my new layout wired up untill a few weeks ago. I have an extensive fleet of Bachmann locos, with which I have not experienced any problems, but this loco gave the following problem as soon as I put it in motion: A severe screeching in both directions, reverse being slightly worse. I have oiled the worm gears on both bogies, but no change. Thinking the sound part might suffer back feed noise I turned off the sound, but the screeching remained the same.
Anyone have any idea how to fix the noise problem? It would not do to send the unit back to the USA for repairs, so I am looking for constructive suggestions how to repair this unit myself?
Thanks in advance for any positive response. BTW I also have a B unit purchased at the same time, which runs perfectly!
Regards.
Hank
Anyone have any idea how to fix the noise problem? It would not do to send the unit back to the USA for repairs, so I am looking for constructive suggestions how to repair this unit myself?
Thanks in advance for any positive response. BTW I also have a B unit purchased at the same time, which runs perfectly!
Regards.
Hank