In Response to Comments

Thank you all, dear readers for each and every comment you ever posted on this blog. And thank you very much for all of you who keep personal contact with Klaus or Yours Truly by using our official emails.

Yesterday we received a comment by this sender :  Unknown <noreply-comment@blogger.com>

with this comment:

Does anyone how to put the motor back into the motor block?
There are 3 bent pins near the motor contacts but I have no clue what they due.

(YT copied the exact wording from the comment right into this blog)
Since this is the only way Yours Truly can answer this question, here we go:

LGB Mallets are very fine engines. To change a motor would require some basic mechanical knowledge, some engineering-based understanding and correct tools. Blow-ups of the disassembled engine and parts list are available on the internet or can be requested from TrainCraft by Klaus (we appreciate your name, phone number and valid email address)

We do highly stress that if you are an avid LGB fan but not a great mechanic  please do not try to open a Mallet yourself and disassemble the motorblock. Forcing screws to come out , ripping of cables, damaging scrimps, loosing screws during the process then using wrong screws,  not checking on power shoes, carbon brushes, gear wheels and worn axles -- and those are just a few BASIC things while exchanging a motor - will do more harm to your great LGB Mallet than help the situation.

Of course, it is your engine. You are free to do with it whatever your heart desires.

However - since it is a very fine engine, PLEASE consider to give Klaus a call and discuss what needs to be done matter-of-factly in your situation.

Thank you all , Dear Readers!