The metal track 9V train era was unique and was missed by many modern LEGO train fans. Although the sunset of the 9V train era has long passed by in 2006, it is encouraging to see many LEGO train fans still using the superb and much-missed metal rail track and motors from this era (no batteries required!). But with this longevity comes the diminishing supply of original LEGO train motors, or bogies. Even as we at Fx Bricks reintroduced a new system of compatible metal 9V tracks, a key missing ingredient to take advantage of metal track is the metal-wheeled train motor bogie. The LEGO 9V train motor is becoming increasingly more difficult to find, more expensive on the used market, and more likely to be worn out or performing poorly. The goal of this article is to show you how to refurbish and maintain your LEGO 9V train motor bogies...

