not moving but lights are on.

[Ken G Price]

Bachcen,
Thanks for the layout compliment. I started it just over four years ago.
It was built with a lot inexpensive methods.

[bachcen]

finally. thanks for the advices guys. opened it, cleaned and voila it's ALIVE! its been running for 2 hrs total today (on for 30mins and let it rest for 15mins) i hope it works alright from now on. anyway at least i learned my 1st troubleshooting in this hobby. btw for how long can i turn it on?

[James in FL]

Congrats bachcen!

btw for how long can i turn it on?

You can run it until it gets hot and/or needs lube again.
24/7 if you wanted to.

Good luck.

[Desertdweller]

Bachcen,

Congratulations!  And good for you for being brave enough to take that thing apart!

Those E60CP locos are rare birds these days.  I think the models have been out of production for quite a few years.  The full-sized ones have been retired from passenger service.

Out here in Western Nebraska, one would normally ever see one.  But one day, while waiting to get onto the UP main line with a freight, I saw one go through dead in a freight, headed west.  The paint was faded and the windows were covered with sheets of plywood.  I think it must have been going to be rebuilt for service on the Black Mesa and Lake Powell.

Wasn't it a rush when it ran after you fixed it?

Les

[Ken G Price]

Bachcen, Congratulations on the trouble shooting.
You are on your way.
Always remember it is a hobby and it is supposed to be fun.
Especially when you solve a problem.
We have all gone through this. Some more then once

[James in FL]

We have all gone through this. Some more then once 

Yes, we have.

When it comes to lubricating a lokie, less is more.

[James in FL]

I know it's late in the game but just now got a chance to take and post a picture.


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As you can see, this commutator is somewhat dirty.
I've seen worse.

I generally use a Q-tip soaked with 91% iso touched to the commutator and gently rotate the armature (green in photo) with my fingers.
Then remove any stray fibers with tweezers.
After cleaning, the commutator will shine like a new penny.

Lube is with lite oil (not extra or ultra lite).
Excess oil can be wicked up quickly with the corner of a paper towel.

Again apologies for the late photo, but there you have it

Good luck.