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strummer		#1 Posted : 07 November 2017 16:30:40(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 03/08/2017(UTC) Posts: 47 Location: Oregon, Waldport		Hi all I have one of the early #4151s; it runs really well, but one of the axle gears has split, so it "clicks" as it goes down the rails. Does anyone have a spare axle/gear/wheel set they'd be willing to part with? I know this isn't Marklin per se, but I thought I'd ask here anyway. Thank you. Mark in Oregon
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Webmaster		#2 Posted : 07 November 2017 20:42:29(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 25/07/2001(UTC) Posts: 11,161		All model railroad questions are welcome, as usual... Do you maybe have a detail picture, Roco spare part number or such to help us a bit more? I see that the loco itself goes rather cheaply on ebay, so maybe a "spare part loco" from there would be an option?
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strummer		#3 Posted : 07 November 2017 21:41:12(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 03/08/2017(UTC) Posts: 47 Location: Oregon, Waldport		Originally Posted by: Webmaster All model railroad questions are welcome, as usual... Do you maybe have a detail picture, Roco spare part number or such to help us a bit more? I see that the loco itself goes rather cheaply on ebay, so maybe a "spare part loco" from there would be an option? Yes, a "spare part loco" is an option, but I thought I'd ask here first, since all I really need is part #90102... Mark in Oregon PS: Here's a photo. I believe this is one of the (much) earlier models, as it does not have any flywheel(s). I like it because it runs well, has clear windows (which my later "215" does not have) and the lights are very bright. Hence, my interest in repairing such an older (1973) model... Edited by user 08 November 2017 01:10:54(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified
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TrainIride		#4 Posted : 08 November 2017 09:54:19(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 23/10/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,910 Location: FRANCE		Hi, some axles can be found on ebay.de when typing "Ersatzteil Roco 215 Radsatz" maybe it's the one ? Best Regards Joël
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strummer		#5 Posted : 08 November 2017 19:27:36(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 03/08/2017(UTC) Posts: 47 Location: Oregon, Waldport		Thank you Joel for chiming in. I checked that link; as of today, the only part available has a yellow gear; mine is black, so I'm not positive it would be the correct replacement. Plus since I'm in the US, shipping costs are typically prohibitive for small parts. I am loath to buy an item for $5.00, but have to spend $10.00 or more on shipping. Such is the price we pay for having international interests.... :) Will keep looking. Mark in Oregon
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Jabez		#6 Posted : 12 November 2017 00:51:25(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 30/08/2016(UTC) Posts: 636 Location: Brussels		Originally Posted by: strummer one of the axle gears has split, so it "clicks" as it goes down the rails. Mark in Oregon If you don't find the part, maybe you could regard the clicks as a feature rather than a defect
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strummer		#7 Posted : 12 November 2017 00:56:35(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 03/08/2017(UTC) Posts: 47 Location: Oregon, Waldport		Originally Posted by: Jabez Originally Posted by: strummer one of the axle gears has split, so it "clicks" as it goes down the rails. Mark in Oregon If you don't find the part, maybe you could regard the clicks as a feature rather than a defect Very funny... It least I'll know when it's running, right? Mark in Oregon
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strummer		#8 Posted : 21 November 2017 23:38:52(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 03/08/2017(UTC) Posts: 47 Location: Oregon, Waldport		As kind of a "PS" to this thread: I was able to find suitable replacement parts (on eBay) from a Roco FA-1/2 B unit of similar vintage. Am happy to report the 215 runs quieter, and I now have a "stash" of other parts should I need them. Mark in Oregon
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Jabez		#9 Posted : 23 November 2017 00:04:59(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 30/08/2016(UTC) Posts: 636 Location: Brussels		I'm glad you found the parts and solved the problem. My clicks feature suggestion was because some models offer rail-joint clicks in their sound repertoire
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strummer		#10 Posted : 25 November 2017 18:36:57(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 03/08/2017(UTC) Posts: 47 Location: Oregon, Waldport		Originally Posted by: Jabez I'm glad you found the parts and solved the problem. My clicks feature suggestion was because some models offer rail-joint clicks in their sound repertoire You know, I had not thought of that; maybe I should put the cracked gear back in... Mark in Oregon
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river6109		#11 Posted : 26 November 2017 02:44:13(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 22/01/2009(UTC) Posts: 14,707 Location: On 1965 Märklin Boulevard just around from Roco Square		Originally Posted by: strummer Originally Posted by: Jabez I'm glad you found the parts and solved the problem. My clicks feature suggestion was because some models offer rail-joint clicks in their sound repertoire You know, I had not thought of that; maybe I should put the cracked gear back in... Mark in Oregon Roco had quite a few problems with its cracked plastic gears or a loose shaft whereas the motor just spun around without the loco actually moving., a drop of superglue fixed it. John
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strummer		#12 Posted : 26 November 2017 03:05:53(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 03/08/2017(UTC) Posts: 47 Location: Oregon, Waldport		Roco had quite a few problems with its cracked plastic gears or a loose shaft whereas the motor just spun around without the loco actually moving., a drop of superglue fixed it. John Hello John I suppose that might work; except that the teeth on either side of the split are slightly spread apart, due to the split, and are not "equal" compared to the rest of that gear's teeth. So even if the glue will bond the gear to the axle, the gear mesh is still slightly off. I have seen this on many Roco models, as well as a few US Athearn diesels. I've had several Roco-built Atlas O scale locos, and everyone of them has had a split gear at some point. In fact, this is so common, Northwest Shortline has offered replacement gear/axle/wheel sets for years now. FWIW, I've found the only "real" correction is gear replacement. Fortunately, what with eBay, etc., those parts can usually be found... Mark in Oregon
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mike c		#13 Posted : 26 November 2017 22:13:01(UTC) Retweet
Joined: 28/11/2007(UTC) Posts: 7,890 Location: Montreal, QC		You can also try APC-Adams in Germany. Most small parts will ship as lettermail Regards Mike C
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