It is in good used condition, with some storage wear. Here are the defects:
*The first picture is stock footage and NOT the exact loco
1. The loco's wiring connection to the back section is broken, you will need to fit new m/f 8 pin socket allowing you to connect/disconnect the tender
2. The loco's back section's light is broken off, this has been re-glued but is broken again.
3. There are small loose parts in the box
4. The top for the smoke stack is missing
5. The box has major shelf wear
6. The whistle mount is broken, it is included but needs proper re-attaching.
7. Smoke function is not tested.
The wiring is (coming from loco, see photo that shows the decoder outputs)
1st 4 set
Pin 1 on right side
pin 1 = left pickup = grey
pin 2 = right pickup = green
pin 3 = m+ = Black
pin 4 = m- = Brown
2nd 4 set
pin 5 = + = brown
pin 6 = - = blue
pin 7 = + = red
pin 8 = - = white
The DCC functions were tested and the motor control and loco lights works well.
The motors themselves are turn over but need a good clean and lube as they turn slow, but no noise is present - just old lubricant.
The speaker works but I was unable to activate the sound functions.
the speaker should be either 5&6 or 7&8 but as I said I cannot get it going.
The tender light was not tested.
Note: there are three motors on this unit, 2 on the loco and 1 on the tender. the loco will drive without the tender.
The side drive shaft does not provide the power for the traction bogeys, it is cosmetic as each powered bogey has its own eletric motor.
See pics for details. Sold as is.
It is extremely heavy and will be expensive to post, I will post it but would prefer collection. However, I only charge actual shipping plus ebay fees, see please wait for invoice before you pay.
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