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Need help with getting Engine to work

Started by jonnycamp, December 10, 2017, 11:52:09 AM

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jonnycamp

Trying to set up an HO set. Have a Bachman EZ track. Have a new smoke engine from last year. We have a 30 year old Tech II rail power 1400. Only one engine is working on the track (an old one - 30 years old), the others aren't. I'm wondering if the transformer/power needs to be replaced (it has worked before). Any advice on how to trouble shoot and what the issues might be?

Flare

You can connect a multimeter to the power supply to make sure it's putting out the correct voltage.

Does your non-working loco have any swiveling wheels that may have become turned 180 degrees?

Len

If the Tech-II is powering one loco okay, I would be looking at the other locos for the problem.

Len
If at first you don't succeed, throw it in the spare parts box.

Trainman203

When was the last time the old engine ran?   Contact points oxidize and lubricants congeal , just like cars.