The Pannier is now back together, which, as there are so few parts, didn't take too long. Some white grease on the bearings and some oil on the connector rods should ease the wear on the motor.
As the loco is not DCC it had to try its stuff out on my USA shunting layout - ironic in that a UK Western loco ends up on a USA Mid-West layout! Anyway, it runs and can run reasonably slowly although a crawl is beyond the 1970s motor. With the course wheel flanges it also struggles a bit going through points but other than that it is back to life and off life support! I did love the simplicity of the whole model, made to be played with, made to be easily maintained and made to be repairable! Just need to find some couplers!
The next loco on the bench from Mr. B is this Lima Prairie tank.
I'm on more familiar ground with this one being made by Lima and as it runs/stutters at least I know the motor works. I will start pulling this apart in the next few days.
In the meantime, back to the Scammell tractor unit which has had the start of some weathering on it commenced.
This will be a long process but it does make a big difference to the model.
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