Hello everyone,

I've been working to fix some of my locomotives lately and had some troubles especially with the TT 800 and SK 800 locomotives. Although originally both motors did not run, they now run perfectly, but gearing seems to be an issue. I figured out the problem with the TT 800. The gears that drive the wheels do not always engage, and with the slightest resistance, they slip past each other and drive to the wheels stops. The gear in the center needs to be tightened somehow, but it is between two parts of the frame that I cannot get access to, nor do I see a way of tightening. The one closest to the pickup-shoe is not the problem, it is the one just behind it.

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I think I'll have a similar problem with the TP 800 behind it, the wheels are stuck, but the motor seems to run fine. This seems to be the problem with many of my late 1940s locomotives.

The next is the SK 800 which also runs, but occasionally the gear sticking out of the top of the motor housing (near the reversing lever) with grind against the shell and become stuck. I need to somehow lower the frame which is controlled by the two screws that attach the frame to the shell (at the "T" shape in the back). However, the motor housing is flush with the frame, so I see no way to lower it other than some heavy sanding (which I don't want to do). The motor brush covers are also too high and should be in the center.

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Bill

Edited by user 09 April 2010 04:44:11(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Thanks Thor,

I think you're right about the gear, it is probably just worn. I need to replace it I think...I haven't checked yet if it is hard to take out.

You're probably right about the SK 800; although there are no visible cracks, it has probably warped/expanded upward. If I keep the frame loosely screwed it, it runs perfectly...perhaps I'll put some spacers in to make more room.

Thanks,

Bill

Ok, I'll post pix once I get them both back up and running.

What type of motor was used on the SK 800 VK? Is it the darker version or the gray color? I also got a T 800 that was completely destroyed, yet the motor was perfect and untouched. The motor and reversing switch actually run on their own, separate from the locomotive. I've got a few motor housings...if there is anything you need in particular, let me know or post a thread. I've got lots of spare parts. Right now, I'm looking for a front truck angle bracket for the SK, mine are all broken. I've made a replacement, but it looks ugly because it is shiny aluminum sheeting!

Regards,

Bill

Hello Bill and Thor,

Could this link help you getting some spare parts maybe : http://www.bahn-web.de/sehling

Send them to Ritter. If you only have a couple, you will never be as skilled as they are.
Work on something else.

Eric

I'll never be ask skilled as they are if I never try. But beside the point, I thought Ritter was too expensive. For me, the TT 800 isn't worth enough to spend $60 sending the lok there and back and whatever restoration costs are. If it's a quick fix then it would be worth my time. For a CCS, though, I think I would send to Ritter...that lok is very complicated and hard to work on.

Anyone ever sent one of their vintage loks to Ritter for a fix?

Regards,

Bill

Bill,
There is no need to send it to Ritter.
As you said you are capable of fixing or repairing it.
If you need a complete restauration, yes send it to them.
Ritter has been recommended by a previous repairer and restorer, Georg Brockmann, who does purely Auctions these days.

Bill if you scroll the pages of Ritters website, select your loco and I'm sure you will come past your sparepart you're looking for.
selectL English.

John