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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 …
 
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 parts lists 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

2070D parts list in PDF format.
 

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Welcome to the forum, and welcome back to the hobby! Lots of things must have changed since your last foray, but i can assure you that the humour hasn't! Oh, and pictures are more popular now.
 
Welcome.
My instinct is to have a go at repairing the non working loco yourself. Quite apart from it being cheaper, there's nothing like getting hands-on to furthering your knowledge and understanding.

If you live near one of the forum members then I'm sure they'll help if you get stuck.

Rik
 
Welcome to the forum, indeed getting an LGB loco running again should be a relatively simple process. The build of older locomotives like yours was much better than today and your locomotives should with care give a lifetime of enjoyment. I have not long since converted Austrian U class (2070D) of similar vintage to yours to battery operation and it still runs superbly as it still did on track power. More likely some of the pickups could be gummed up.

But if you do need to pull it apart, take digital pictures as you go so that you can return things as they were. Another tip is to have one of those multi compartment small boxes to put small parts in at each stage. There are different sized plus length screws and getting them back in the correct holes quite important.
 
Hullo JT,

I would suggest looking for a model shop that does LGB, such as Chalk Rail in Kent, GRS in Princes Riseborough or P&S Models in Scarborough if you feel you can't repair it yourself.

There are others in the UK, possibly closer to where you live....
 
PhilP said:
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.
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Yes, I just thought of this myself....
 
I'm afraid that all my life I have pulled things apart, and with very few exceptions (that I can remember :oops: ) have been able to put them back together.

But our brains don't all work the same way as Lee Mack regularly demonstrates on the 1% club ;);)
 
johnturner said:
I can’t see a switch in the cab. I’ll post photos later today.
JT
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That is an old baby, just looked at mine and there appears to be no switch in the cab. However one of the lugs on the front smokebox door swivels allowing the door to open revealing a switch of some sort. I have taken mine out so cannot confirm exactly what it was, if you looked at the breakdown for your loco list of where to find that earlier in this thread it should be possible to see the use.
 
dunnyrail said:
That is an old baby, just looked at mine and there appears to be no switch in the cab. However one of the lugs on the front smokebox door swivels allowing the door to open revealing a switch of some sort. I have taken mine out so cannot confirm exactly what it was, if you looked at the breakdown for your loco list of where to find that earlier in this thread it should be possible to see the use.
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I have a 2071D which dates from 1978/9. It has no isolating switch in the cab, and behind the smokebox door is just a representation of the blastpipe. It doesn't have skates either, all current being collected through the wheels (including the trailing single axle bogie).

As I posted in another thread recently, it still runs vey well despite its age and minimal maintenance!

M
 
Hello John, welcome to the forum. As dunnyrail said, don't be afraid to take digital photos at each step should you start pulling it apart.
 
rhaetianfan said:
I have a 2071D which dates from 1978/9. It has no isolating switch in the cab, and behind the smokebox door is just a representation of the blastpipe. It doesn't have skates either, all current being collected through the wheels (including the trailing single axle bogie).

As I posted in another thread recently, it still runs vey well despite its age and minimal maintenance!

M
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Just been looking at the remnants of my batteryfying my 2073D, there certainly was a switch of sorts in the Smokebox, I cut it out and the metal bit top right on the box edge was the slider. I believe it turned the Smoker on and off as according to my LOK book it had one. 2073D (1972-87) was the lined green one. There was a slightly earlier non lined one 2070 (1971-74] that did not feature smoke. Both were numbered 298.14.IMG_9140.jpeg
 
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Just been looking at the remnants of my batteryfying my 2073D, there certainly was a switch of sorts in the Smokebox, I cut it out and the metal bit top right on the box edge was the slider. I believe it turned the Smoker on and off as according to my LOK book it had one. 2073D (1972-87) was the lined green one. There was a slightly earlier non lined one 2070 (1971-74] that did not feature smoke. Both were numbered 298.14.View attachment 354649
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I have the smoke switch but no switch in the cab or smoke box. I was wondering about a lack of skate pick-ups but reassured by rhaetianfan’s post on Monday. Next step a strip-down and clean with contact cleaner I think.
 

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