Ronald Dodd, a member of the HRCA who has had many memorable layouts which he has shown on UTube, has just posted 3 videos on servicing and repairing HD locos. They really are excellent and hands on so you should be able to use them easily to repair any problems that your locos may have. They are
Cleaning and lubricating
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=hYyIBWWrsBo
Adjusting brushes and pick ups
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&list=UUBsdZ5pGeFUfk9kyf8XCDww&v=B87x3AqGGGI
Fault finding and non runners
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&list=UUBsdZ5pGeFUfk9kyf8XCDww&v=EN5nlPIObNc
Many thanks to Ronald for posting his videos – very useful indeed
Ron – very good videos. Well done!
Regarding armatures and rewinding, two questions:
1. How many windings per pole for either an 062T or Duchess/A4 course worm armature: and
2. Do you remove the commutator when you rewind and then reinstall?
Thanks.
Chris