K-LINE Berkshire problem....again?

Classic Toy Trains Forum
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HI GIZ,
Took the Bershire to the repair shop got it back still the same situation. It will not go faster at all now, I have lots of heat building up in the main gears that come come down from the can motor to the worm gear, to the drive gears. I can not pull anything with it. I tried calling K-line, no answer. Is there anywhere I can get this engine fixed or find replacement parts. I guess now that this has happened I won’t go for the K-line blowouts.
laz57

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GIZ,
I was just on a site called DAVIS Electronics from Milford OHIO.
Anybody use them? They do fix trains.
JIM BARRETT is the main man there.
How bout it my OHIO BROTHERS?
laz57

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Laz: Buckeye is very familiar with them. He may be able to tell you more ! I talked to them not to long ago & they have about 6 repair guys altogether. They were very nice on the phone, said they have lots of repair parts. Boy, I would give them a call !

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Thanks JOHN.
I knew I can count on my OHIO BROTHERS.
laz57

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You’re welcome Laz ! They are, or maybe, were, a K-line super store, & I asked them about a problem with a TMCC eng. & another MTH diesel that has TMCC in it & they said they could take care of it. I was really impressed on the phone with them. Hope you make out OK !

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Laz - I don’t believe Jim Barrett is with them since he is now part of the OGR mag. I do believe that they have a very good repair shop.

tom

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I will call em today.
laz57

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Laz,
I just looked at this post. I was just in Davis Trains in Milford, OH last week. If anybody can fix it, they can fix it. Joe Davis, the owner has a photo of my layout on his bulletin board.as an example of one of his customer’s layouts.

I have had only one repair done by them and it was done perfectly. Davis started out repairing TVs and Stereos a long time ago. They carry G, O, S, HO, N and Wooden Trains. I have told the Chief that when he gets to Cincinnati, where us Ohio boys will watch him like a hawk, his escorted trip will include the Davis Train Store so he can help the Ohio economy.[:D]

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I’d be interested to see how Davis does with your train, Laz. I contacted them last week about repairing my Lionel El Capitan FT deisel that has a F-N-R problem. They told me that a new board was needed and that the El Capitan has been a poor performer with a lot of them in need of the same fix. I’m just a little hesitant about shipping it through the mail.

Jim

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I’m calling today and will let you GIZ know.
JIM, I already shipped UPS to Lionel No Problem as long as you pack it right.
Will get there in aday or two.
laz57

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Called up Davis electronics. They told me probably the motor is shot. Sending it out tomorrow to get there Monday then they will see. Thanks GIZ.
laz57

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GIZ,
Got a call from Davis Electronics and Steve told me the motor was shorting out and was going to try and find the problem. There is a 7-10 week turn around period there thats how much work they have. Though YUZ GIZ would want to know?
laz57

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My Dad was at Davis Trains sometime ago and said the place is huge,and a very friendly staff.Sota sounds like the problem my youngest son had with his Lionel GP-38 .It started out good,then started to loose power.Crazy thing seems to be doing better,but nothing was done to it.I think you done the right thing sending your engine to Davis Laz [2c].

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Yes, they must have quite a bit of work backlog because my Protosound 2 conversion took about a month longer than expected. But it was a first-class job and I’m sure you will be happy with their repair on your Berk.

Joel

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Thanks GIZ for the support.
Heard nothing but good things about DA GIZ at DAVIS ELECTRONICS.
laz57