Anyone have an idea for what to do about screeching noise when the upper piece seems to fall off the tracks from the lower piece?
198211
It is starting break, this product doesn't hold up to a anything heavy placed on it. Get a thin cutting board and furniture sliders, this works great.
198212
I couldn't get the 2 pieces to stay together so I returned it; very disappointing.
198213
A LITTLE Vaseline on the small wheels may help the screech. I suspect that when the tray is pulled out it is moved to the side and does not make contact with the small formed stops and the caddy moves off the track. Also, pick up the top portion and insure that there is no small debris from normal kitchen activity on the lower portion. I have had mine for months and never had a problem and my son has had one for years without problems. Give it a try.
1095017
I did not have that problem with mine. It sounds like the upper and lower tracks that the doors slide in are not parallel. If you've assembled it correctly then your only recourse may be return it for a non-defective unit.
1489598
I tryed to think of what could possibly make a sound like that, and I think it would be most likely involved in the tension mechanism. Try adjusting it all the way so it's hard to peddle, then begin backing off the tension untill you found your desired setting.
963118
I figured out what the sound is, I think... There is a plastic ring inside the ring that screws on and on mine, the plastic ring is broken, thus the clicky sound because the inner shaft can't get tight.
1341693
The air flow from the windshield is the culprit. You can try to move the front rack forward or backward. It might attenuate the vibration but I doubt that it'll disappear completely. All racks whose bars are square have the same problem. A friend added a plastic deflector to the front bar and it has reduced the noise significantly. Good luck!
540425
Didn't use glue...should just snap into the track...if that doesn't work maybe a clear silicone so you can remove it if you have to without too much difficulty.
1924569
Yep, same here. My original unit used to work with occasional screeching sound.. Replacement worked for a week, then screeching came back and now disconnects as soon as I try playing something...
1429763
I have yet to experience that problem but I would suggest a sporting goods or hardware store and maybe look for a similar part. You might want to consider calling the manufacturer to possibly score extra parts.
639359
You may need to clean it again. Besides the main piece, there's a smaller rod that pulls up that also needs to be wiped clean. Since it can't be removed for cleaning, I use one of those electrostatic dusters. The first time I noticed the crackling sound, I cleaned only the main part and the crackling continued. Once I cleaned that smaller rod, it stopped. Hope that's helpful.
2265863
Take the trains completely off the track. Next, make sure each track is securely attached to the other track. It must snap and there can be no spaces. Finally carefully place the trains on the tracks. Line them up perfectly. That should solve the problem
593820
Like some of the other posters said, the sliding mechanism is going to move out. I think just shimming the base of the track would be a good idea. Might limit what items you can actually put in the drawer, though, height-wise.
1270396
I have one and it worked fine. I would hold it in the air and turn it on to see if the tracks move if not then something isn't engaging.
2032987
You need to get the "g" scale straight and curved track pieces. Make sure its the G scale though.
27429
You have to move it yourself. My grandson loves these, each one make different sounds and they all work on the different track sets..
1942562
On one of the top platforms there should be a loop of excess string. Just tie it on.
1234042
Mine too. I rad another Lionel owners manual (different train) and it stated only the whistle works. Glad to hear I'm not the only one that noticed that.
2277258
Sorry to hear others are having problems also. Metal tracks would be an option. Otherwise a complete refund would be in order as this was not an inexpensive tank. Thank you.