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Title: Bach-Man Problems With My Highrailer
Post by: FPT on September 09, 2007, 09:46:15 PM
Bachmann I bought a highrailer from my local hobby center and it doesnt run on my layout.  I have the same problem with my thomas and chattinoga but they have more power pickup.  Is there a way I cna get my highrailer to run insted of spitting and sputtering.
(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z154/FrogPullingTeam/HighrailerOnBridge.jpg)
Title: Re: Bach-Man Problems With My Highrailer
Post by: WoundedBear on September 09, 2007, 10:16:01 PM
Hmmmm...FPT.....Frog Pulling Team?

Naw....couldn't be....he was banned....lmao. Must be the cub cadet that gives him away.

Try cleaning your track and I must ask....is that brass track?

Sid
Title: Re: Bach-Man Problems With My Highrailer
Post by: FPT on September 09, 2007, 10:49:26 PM
Thanks Ill try that.  Also the track is brass. ;)
Title: Re: Bach-Man Problems With My Highrailer
Post by: kevin2083 on September 10, 2007, 04:28:54 PM
nickle-silver track needs less frequent cleaning
Title: Re: Bach-Man Problems With My Highrailer
Post by: Paul M. on September 14, 2007, 05:59:46 PM
Try using common white vinegar, or better yet, a Brite Boy track eraser.
Title: Re: Bach-Man Problems With My Highrailer
Post by: kevin2083 on September 15, 2007, 09:12:35 PM
Wow. how many times is "corrie" going to go by a different name?
Title: Re: Bach-Man Problems With My Highrailer
Post by: Jim Banner on September 15, 2007, 09:59:46 PM
Quote from: kevin2083 on September 15, 2007, 09:12:35 PM
Wow. how many times is "corrie" going to go by a different name?

I for one don't care as long as he sticks to the rules.  His question about his highrailer is fair and pertinent and as deserving of an answer as any other question.

Cory, part of the problem is that the highrailler is very light.  And to make it worse, it has only four pickup wheels.  After your track is clean and the wheels are clean, one drop of conductive oil on each wheel can be a big help.  Your highrailler is not unique.  These novelty items are hard to keep running and never seem to run really well.  But they are still fun to have and to run occasionally. 
Title: Re: Bach-Man Problems With My Highrailer
Post by: FPT on September 15, 2007, 11:18:55 PM
Hey Thanks Jim.  Ill try that. ;)