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lucky2912
Item no# 24020- Durango & Silverton
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December 14, 2017, 12:08:42 PM »
I bought this two weeks ago. I carefully set up the tracks and placed the engine on the tracks. The engine ran after several failed attempts. I lifted the engine and tried placing it again and now it wont run...again it ran after several attempts...this happened a few times. What is the easiest foolproof way to ensure the engine runs on my first attempt of placing it on tracks?
P.S. I have watched all videos, read the manual carefully and I am sure the tracks are assembled perfectly.
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Flare
Re: Item no# 24020- Durango & Silverton
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December 14, 2017, 01:20:05 PM »
It's possible that the wheels and rails need to be cleaned.
It's also not unheard of for the controller to be bad. Do you have a voltmeter you can use to test the voltage on the rails?
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Bipeflier
Re: Item no# 24020- Durango & Silverton
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December 17, 2017, 04:59:37 PM »
Ensure the track is set on a very flat surface. There isn't much electrical pick from the track up on those engines. Sitting on carpet, etc. can be troublesome.
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lucky2912
Re: Item no# 24020- Durango & Silverton
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December 18, 2017, 01:14:02 PM »
Thank you both, I re-did that whole track assembling thing yesterday and after a couple hours it works now! I realized that if I don't use the straight tracks, it works. There is something wrong with 2 tracks (one straight and one curve). Not sure if it can be replaced.
@Flare- No, I don't have a voltmeter.
@Bipeflier- I am using my apartment floor (no carpet) to set this.
My learnings from this- 1) each track has to be matched correctly; 2) The orange power cord should be properly connected to the track (it loosens if the track moves slightly); 3) there is some technique involved in placing the engine on track so that it gets power supply; 4) it took me a long time to couple the coaches (needs practice); 5) stay relaxed while assembling and enjoy the process (never work on it after stressful hours at office)
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Flare
Re: Item no# 24020- Durango & Silverton
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December 18, 2017, 04:17:15 PM »
A multimeter is a very helpful tool for model railroaders when it comes to diagnosing problems.
Perhaps the joiners on those bad sections aren't making a good connection? You can crimp them onto an adjoining rail with pliers for better conductivity.
Bachmann also sells additional/replacement track sections.
I use Bachmann's HO EZ-track for my trains, but the connector is the same for N scale. It's friction-fit so you have to press it in snugly to get a good connection.
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