Hello - a new member with an old system

[johnturner]

I’m just resurrecting an LGB set that has been in storage for many years (originally purchased 1981-83 and in newspaper wrapping dated 1990). I’m cleaning the track and connections but need some reminders on wiring up controllers, points and carriage lights. I have 2 engines, a 2010 and 2070D. The 2010 runs but the 2070D does not and probably needs deeper maintenance. I’ve been searching for manuals and can find modern parts lists but wonder if there is original documentation available. Also, should I try to service the 2070D myself or does it need to go to a LGB workshop. (Is there a LGB facility in UK?)
We purchased originally for our children to enjoy but now I’m introducing my grandson …

 

[korm kormsen]

...on wiring up controllers, points...

be welcome!

before you can get counsel on point motors, you need to give us the information for how much input cables the point motors are built. two (orange and white) or three (green, white and yellow)

and what cable outputs your controller has.

 

[maxi-model]

Hello and welcome John. Whereabouts in the UK are you based so we can point you in the right direction if you need a service agent ? Most LGB locos are fairly simple to work on, if you have the right parts diagrams to work from. The major pitfall, working on steam locos, is getting the motions back on and correctly set. I am currently working on an old 2071D, its close relative in LGB's range. TRAINLI - LGB and G-scale Experts or start here How-to-order-parts-from-TRAINLI the ones they have as downloadable PDF files are the older manuals that can be found under the product's number code you have quoted. It's a good place to start if only for reference material but replacement parts are supplied from them, although they are based in the US. More members here will be along shortly, I'm sure. P.S. We like pictures. Max

 

[PhilP]

Fristly:
Welcome to the Forum!

Secondly:
The non-working engine...
Is there a switch in the cab?
If so, is it all the way to the right?

PhilP.