2009 trackmaster Rocky battery cover

ripley802

Hello,

I managed to pick up a 2009 trackmaster Rocky on eBay for $10.90 shipped. It was listed as not working but I had a 2006 that I fixed so I figure for $10 it is worth a shot. The only other issue is it is missing the battery cover. Has anyone seen one of these listed anywhere recently or maybe have one in their parts box? Thanks again.

ripley802

Well the Rocky arrived today. I managed to get it taken appart to find Someone used it in a sandbox.. :-(. After I cleaned the gears and ran new wires he is up and running. Anyone have any ideas on where I may come across a battery cover or know of anything that may be similar? For now it will be fine, just would like it to be complete. Thanks as always for any assistance.

Here are some pics:
Completed..
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn5/dawsona17/Mobile%20Uploads/06EFC02E-2F80-4E13-B16E-BEA48EB13C75_zps1oathimd.jpg

Sand... Errr..
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn5/dawsona17/Mobile%20Uploads/74E57BE4-2AC3-4874-93C9-A52A003E4780_zpswdkhahwc.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn5/dawsona17/Mobile%20Uploads/49D60DEF-2DF4-4AE0-AFCF-FEB0142ED6AA_zpslhnq2jgu.jpg

sunhuntin

nice work on the repair! sand... ick. glad you got it cheapish, but under those circumstances i think it was too high.

not sure what would be similar for a battery cover, but i suggest scouring local thrift shops and looking at any toy which has batteries. you may well find something that way.

Super

I don't think I have ever seen this before, is he quite rare? Great job of getting him cleaned up and working. I happen to like a good challenge like that too. That battery cover looks to be quite unique and maybe hard to come buy. Would you happen to have a picture of what it looks like in case I see one available somewhere?

ripley802

Super wrote
I don't think I have ever seen this before, is he quite rare? Great job of getting him cleaned up and working. I happen to like a good challenge like that too. That battery cover looks to be quite unique and maybe hard to come buy. Would you happen to have a picture of what it looks like in case I see one available somewhere?

Yeah he was quite sandy. Not sure why some do this other than they see it as a broken train and what use is it.. However it was only a broken wire that needed fixed. I have seen Rocky on eBay various times for $30-$60 so I think it was a good purchase. Hopefully I can track down a battery cover for it though. Here is a pic of what the cover would look like.
<a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/user/dawsona17/media/Mobile%20Uploads/7035822C-F779-41C5-95FA-6CA924053788_zpscxzhgyab.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn5/dawsona17/Mobile%20Uploads/7035822C-F779-41C5-95FA-6CA924053788_zpscxzhgyab.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo 7035822C-F779-41C5-95FA-6CA924053788_zpscxzhgyab.jpg"/></a>

Thanks again.

Super

Ah...wasn't expecting to look like that but now I know in case I spot one.

ripley802

Super wrote
Ah...wasn't expecting to look like that but now I know in case I spot one.

Awesome, thanks for keeping an eye out.

HIROD51

ripley802 wrote
Well the Rocky arrived today. I managed to get it taken appart to find Someone used it in a sandbox.. :-(. After I cleaned the gears and ran new wires he is up and running. Anyone have any ideas on where I may come across a battery cover or know of anything that may be similar? For now it will be fine, just would like it to be complete. Thanks as always for any assistance.

Here are some pics:
Completed..
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn5/dawsona17/Mobile%20Uploads/06EFC02E-2F80-4E13-B16E-BEA48EB13C75_zps1oathimd.jpg

Sand... Errr..
http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn5/dawsona17/Mobile%20Uploads/74E57BE4-2AC3-4874-93C9-A52A003E4780_zpswdkhahwc.jpg

http://i300.photobucket.com/albums/nn5/dawsona17/Mobile%20Uploads/49D60DEF-2DF4-4AE0-AFCF-FEB0142ED6AA_zpslhnq2jgu.jpg

Hi! I've got a TrackMaster Rocky from HiT Toys, the wires are cut and I tried to fix them but it still doesn't work. I think there might be something in the motor but the thing is I don't know how to open it. Could you please tell me what to do after getting to this part?: https://s9.postimg.cc/8ls8i5hxr/image.jpg

This is the Rocky https://s9.postimg.cc/dvx79g26n/image.jpg

Considering it's rare now I don't want to break it. Thanks for your help!

ripley802

HIROD51 wrote
Hi! I've got a TrackMaster Rocky from HiT Toys, the wires are cut and I tried to fix them but it still doesn't work. I think there might be something in the motor but the thing is I don't know how to open it. Could you please tell me what to do after getting to this part?: https://s9.postimg.cc/8ls8i5hxr/image.jpg

This is the Rocky https://s9.postimg.cc/dvx79g26n/image.jpg

Considering it's rare now I don't want to break it. Thanks for your help!

Hi there. I believe there was a screw in that round center piece. And then that purse come off and the crane/top part lifts off. I do not recall and clips or anything so of it is still snug then there is likely a screw somewhere. Let me know if there are any other questions.

Romanspoppop61

I just got off EBay a 2006 Hit Toy Rocky with all 3 cars. Only the crane is motorized. I bought as "not working". I opened the battery car and found. a terminal wire broke and same was broke just past coupler under the crane. I removed all screws from crane car base but cannot remove the base. Don't want to force it off, any help please,tks

Super

Its funny, I must be getting old as I have repaired wires in 4 or 5 Rocky's and I can't remember if I had any trouble taking it apart. Guess its time to put Super out to pasture. :s

BTW...welcome to BPT's Roman!

ripley802

Super, I am in the same boat. I am not thinking there was anything specific in getting it apart other than the screws at the bottom. However it has been a few years since I have had one apart. If anything there may be clips on the black bottom piece.

Super

I have been thinking about this for a while and I can't come up with anything that I had trouble with. Roman, why don't you take a small flat head screwdriver and gently pry on all four sides to see if that would persuade whats holding it back to give up its grip? A broken wire is very common on Rocky so once you repair one of these you become an Rocky expert. 🙂

Romanspoppop61

Thanks to all. The base has the 2 clips on each side. They do give slightly but with a fight so I will try this again carefully. This piece is in almost a 10 condition so I have to use much care. Have a great day!

Update, pried base from end, popped off. There are 2 small posts that anchors the base, shown with the Sharpe end, however 1 post broke but does not affect the integrity of the base.

Romanspoppop61

Also I have plenty of same gauge wiring from the Thomas junkyard. However this gauge wire is delicate to strip. Any easy ways to do this? I usually melt the ends off with soldering pencil tip. Luckily the break is right at the coupler area.

Luckily I have this gauge wire in my Thomas junkyard. Any easy ways to strip the ends?. I usually melt it off with the soldering pencil tip.

Super

I just use a small gauge wire stripper but I know not everybody has them as you usually can't find them in local Home Improvement Centers or Hardware stores but can be had cheaply on the Internet. Keep up the good work Roman

Romanspoppop61

Tks much. Time to solder and see what happens.