I bought my IHC 2-10-2 steamer about a month ago. It has run flawlessly. I purchased this engine NEW AND UNUSED in the box. (However I bought it on ebay...dont know how old it is) I havent ran it very much (been busy ballasting) but last night my girlfriend took it around the tracks and I noticed a subtle squeek coming from the engine...I also noticed some sparks from the track..but that I contribute to track. What could this be? Ive checked teh wheels and they are clean. Should I get this in for a lube and a check up? Its never been used, but it may have been sitting in the box a few years.
I should mention that one bad thing did happen. The train (at very very slow speed) hit a the transformer (it was too close to the track) and stopped cold for about three seconds while I yelled at her to kill the power. After that...I noticed the squeek. Could I have toasted the engine? It runs fine...still moving just like it did, just with the squeek.
Any thoughts?
Thanks again folks
TJ
I should mention that one bad thing did happen. The train (at very very slow speed) hit a the transformer (it was too close to the track) and stopped cold for about three seconds while I yelled at her to kill the power. After that...I noticed the squeek. Could I have toasted the engine? It runs fine...still moving just like it did, just with the squeek.
Any thoughts?
Thanks again folks
TJ