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Hello CarnForthJinty and welcome to the community. We look forward to seeing and hearing all about your collection and love for these trains. Won't you take a moment to introduce yourself properly to the community here https://www.blueplastictracks.com/forumd...php?fid=21Congratulations on getting that beautiful Powerful Gordon and for so cheap too. You certainly was in the right place and time for that. As far as your siderod question maybe this Thread will help https://www.blueplastictracks.com/showth...hp?tid=432
Now for the clutch question. When you say clutch are you referring to the gear on the axle? A picture might help. Many of us here have plenty of parts and experience in swapping out gears. There is also this article that might help some https://www.blueplastictracks.com/showth...hp?tid=866