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Offline Rudy  
#1 Posted : 30 March 2006 00:15:17(UTC)
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Just got my 37030 delivered. Ran it and frankly am very disappointed. The loc is very very noisy and has a real problem to deal with any uneven track. Its pulling power is also very bad and when the track goes up, it has problem even to pull two to three cars. Has anybody had similar problems as I am on the point of getting rid of it.
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Offline Davy  
#2 Posted : 30 March 2006 00:37:37(UTC)
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I have the loc also. It is not a noisy loc. It drives realy nice.
I think the sound is less then a loc with a five star engine. Pulling power is oke on level grond. On my steap hill which goes to 5% the limit is indeed 4 wagons with 4 axles.

If the loc after driving in. Still makes a lot of sound use a little oil on the places the loc description says.

If this doesnot help set it back for repairs.

M-track with a CS2.
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Offline craigericks  
#3 Posted : 30 March 2006 02:28:42(UTC)
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If you look on pg 19 of the user's manual you will find "The beginning and end of a grade must be gradual or tapered. A max change in the angle of the grade of 1 degree is permissible between two adjoining sections of track..."

I had a couple of spots on my track that the 37030 would stall on, because the change in grade was to abrupt. When I fixed them, the lok worked great, and pulls well up grades
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Offline stephenbb  
#4 Posted : 30 March 2006 07:13:20(UTC)
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Welcome Rudy! I have this wonderful engine and have only found it to have a problem on 4% grades or greater. Noise is relative. add sound and the noise disappears. Mine is quiet compared to some of my older engines.
Stephen(USA)
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Offline mrmarklin  
#5 Posted : 30 March 2006 07:25:42(UTC)
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I have several versions of this lok, and they are all quiet. Make sure your gears are meshing properly, and that it is properly lubricated.
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Offline steventrain  
#6 Posted : 30 March 2006 10:41:38(UTC)
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I have one new two years ago and running great without problem.Check gears (between body and chassic) and lubricated.
Large Marklinist 3- Rails Layout with CS2/MS2/Boosters/C-track/favorites Electric class E03/BR103, E18/E118, E94, Crocodiles/Steam BR01, BR03, BR05, BR23, BR44, BR50, Big Boy.
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Offline foumaro  
#7 Posted : 30 March 2006 10:52:34(UTC)
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I have the 37030 and i did not notice any problem.Lubrication i think
will solve all your problem.Notice that the motor does not need oil.biggrin
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Offline steventrain  
#8 Posted : 30 March 2006 22:11:40(UTC)
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Hi Rudy,

Keep posted soon to see how doing on 37030.
Large Marklinist 3- Rails Layout with CS2/MS2/Boosters/C-track/favorites Electric class E03/BR103, E18/E118, E94, Crocodiles/Steam BR01, BR03, BR05, BR23, BR44, BR50, Big Boy.
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Offline Rudy  
#9 Posted : 31 March 2006 01:49:07(UTC)
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I have lubricated the wheel axes as per the manual. No change. The motor makes a high whining sound as soon as the loc speeds up. I always compare it to my Brawa S2/6 loc which is so quiet you hardly hear the motor. For a loc that costs as much as it does, it is a real disappointment.
It is also very prone to stall. I think the reason for this is because the "haft reifen" is on the front wheel, and a slight uneven track causes the wheel to lose contact with the track. This is a real problem and overall I am not happy and will dispose of the loc.
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Offline HueyCE  
#10 Posted : 31 March 2006 08:34:16(UTC)
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I would say you should take it to your dealer for repairs.
Ira
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Offline steventrain  
#11 Posted : 31 March 2006 10:34:31(UTC)
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[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by HueyCE
<br />I would say you should take it to your dealer for repairs.
Ira


Yes i agreed or covered by warranty?
Large Marklinist 3- Rails Layout with CS2/MS2/Boosters/C-track/favorites Electric class E03/BR103, E18/E118, E94, Crocodiles/Steam BR01, BR03, BR05, BR23, BR44, BR50, Big Boy.
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Offline laalves  
#12 Posted : 31 March 2006 22:50:37(UTC)
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[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by Rudy
<br />I have lubricated the wheel axes as per the manual. No change. The motor makes a high whining sound as soon as the loc speeds up. I always compare it to my Brawa S2/6 loc which is so quiet you hardly hear the motor. For a loc that costs as much as it does, it is a real disappointment.
It is also very prone to stall. I think the reason for this is because the "haft reifen" is on the front wheel, and a slight uneven track causes the wheel to lose contact with the track. This is a real problem and overall I am not happy and will dispose of the loc.


What you're described is very atypical. You had bad luck, don't let yourself be disapointed by one lok gone bad. I have played with quite a few variants of 37030 and they're all excellent, one of M's best offerings, I would say.

So, please take i back to the dealer and have it exchanged for a good one!

Luis
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