Hi, my v200 is sluggish for the first 20 minutes of running. After warming up it works fine. I've tried oil, do I need to go further like take it apart. Elsleuth

It would be convenient to know more about which v200 you mean...
Did you start running it since a long time ago?

Does the V200 run on a table layout or is it a carpet layout? If it is a carpet layout you might want to check the axles and gears for fluff. In any case check the decoder if it is running hotter then usual if it is hotter then there is something wrong.

Hope this helps
Chris

I have similar regular issues with my delta BR143 and Schienenzeppelin, and occasionally with my delta V200. Don't have model numbers handy and run analog. In analog, the only thing I can speak to, there is a definite drop in speed/power if I have two engines running off the same transformer, whether or not their in the same block. Makes sense actually, twice the power drain...

p.

Hi Kent

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It seems that the motor doesn't turn well until it warms up,

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Looks as if the v200 has one of the following two problems:

1. There is oils on the collector of the motor. When the lok is running, the oil gets very hot by the arcs and forms a non-conductive layer on the collector. Simple solution: remove the oil from the collector and the inside part of motor shield.

2. There is too much (and too old) oil on the gearwheels. If there is too much oil, the lok acts as a vacuum cleaner and gathers all dirts and dust in its gear. Perhaps there is also fluff or hairs between the gearwheels.

I agree with Ray that the stuffing in the moter block and the shield should not be removed. Otherwise the oil will spread from the bearings to everywhere else in the motor and to the rails.

BTW, does the motor of your v200 gets hot when you run it for 20 minutes or so ? This may indicate that there is indeed a collector problem.

Hope this will help

Hans Martin