MTH #57 Propane Turbine (Proto 2.0) smoke unit fixes

The MTH Propane Turbine (20-2261-1) has two smoke units. One did not produce smoke, the other was very noisy. I show how I remove the shell, diagnose the problem, replace the rear smoke motor and restore smoke the front unit. Then, reassemble and test run the locomotive. The Locomotive was delivered in 2001.

[@TwistedMacGyversTrains]

Really enjoyed watching you fix the smoke units motor. I have the old veranda #75 with ps1. I bought it brand new never run loaded with damage after receiving it due to shipping. The seller refunded 100% of my cost. He filed a claim with UPS and got his money back. In return he left me keep the locomotive. I found all of the replacement parts except the rear smoke unit. Which was completely in pieces due to zinc rot. I’ve never been able to run the locomotive because at the time I didn’t have the 072 radius curves. I plan on upgrading it to PS3.

[@Boscoed1]

Thanks. Sorry to hear about the smashed loco, but it sounds like you've got a plan to bring it to life. Good luck.

[@davidjohnson4918]

First Time Subscriber...Happy Railroading 🎉😊😊😊😊

[@Boscoed1]

Welcome aboard!

[@trainroomgary]

Cool demo & Hi from Michigan 👍 How do you spell the name of that screw driver? 🚂

[@Boscoed1]

Hi Gary. Thanks for watching and commenting. Here's the info on the screwdriver: Hozan Hozan JIS-4 JIS Screwdriver Set (3rd Gen) If you search the name on Amazon it'll turn up. Be sure you were Eclipse Glasses Monday

[@nickltrains6952]

I enjoyed the demo. There is always an answer to a problem. As you demonstrated. The smoke unit real is piping out the smoke. I like the Propane Turbine engine.

[@Boscoed1]

Thanks Nick. It was a fun project, and best of all, I did it! Turns out though, I'll probably be replacing the front smoke unit motor as well. Still get noise, now from the front. But, I know how to deal with this engine now. I've started two videos. I full review of the Propane Turbine and a fun run with both of my turbines., The MTH Propane and the Legacy Veranda Turbine (1941). I reviewed it a few years ago. You can see that in my videos. Thanks again for watching and commenting.

[@nickltrains6952]

@@Boscoed1 I'll check them the videos.