Quote from: CMO99 on April 14, 2024, 04:52:11 PMI was able to get it going by turning it to max speed and physically pushing
Quote from: CMO99 on April 15, 2024, 06:27:57 PMDo you think I should purchase a more powerful transformer?If it runs when you push, then it is not the transformer. (A better transformer wouldn't hurt.)
I am assuming this is a Bachmann Christmas set, with a 4-6-0 loco and you are using the regular Bachmann transformer? Those locos have been continually improved over the years, and you may have an old one with only a few wheel pickups. Take a look underneath and see if you have a rubber plug between the rear driving wheels - that's an access for greasing the gears - and also check the front truck for wires, which are an extra set of wheel pickups. Let us know which you have.
Are you using the original 'steel' rails that came with the set? Two problems here - they rust fairly quickly and the corner radius is very tight, causing wear on the wheels. For long term reliability, a wider corner radius will be a great help - 4' radius / 8' diameter is recommended. LGB 16000 track is about 4' radius, or you can use flexible track.
You did oil all the axles before you started running it?
Mike's (Railman63) comments above are probably your next step. Clean the wheels and the track and see if that improves things.