Just opened a new Piper, and ever several revolutions I'm getting a bind. Haven't had a chance to take it apart yet - curious if anyone else had the same issue. Hoping I just need to bend the linkages a bit. Proto 2. Thanks guys.

Yes, a partially seized motor. Repair shop did not replace anything just lube. Now it runs great. My linkages were all OK.

Mine ran great right out of the box. Has been an absolute champ.

Marc

As I understand it, many of these locomotives (at least 8 in the store I bought mine from) were found to need lubrication of the bushings right out of the box or this binding occured. I tested two myself and heard that binding or grinding noise. After this was problem was taken care of, I have been quite happy with my piper for over a year now.
Walt

Mine did the same thing--I sent it back and they lubricated it and it has run like a champ ever since.
Scott Smith

Thanks guys, I will have Nassau take a look at it. Glad its an easy fix.

Nassau promptly lubed it and she runs great now, thanks everyone.

Are the MTH American Flyer locos as easy to lube as MTH Lionel reproduction versions?