I just received brand new Railking trolley and the interior lights do not work! It runs great and the front/rear headlight shines nicely. Any suggestions?
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It's probably the lamps are burnt out !
it would be easier if you would tell us your engine item number mth! is it ps1, ps2 or ps 3 ! check out the mth web sight check out bulb from mth!
https://mthtrains.com/cg-0000018-0
Alan
The MTH/Railking Item # is 30-5140, City Lights Bump-n-Go Trolley. I run conventional and simple layout. This was going to be a present for my grandson who I purchased a Lionel Polar Express Trolley which has interior lighting but is extremely poor. MTH/Railiking products have been very reliable for me in the past. Even though this one is "brand new" from a very reliable well known seller, I hope it might be simple enough to replace the bulb. Working on getting a replacement bulb before opening it up. Last time I opened up my Railking PCC Street Car to replace a bulb was pretty scary. This Bump-n-Go Trolley looks much simpler.
More likely a loose connection, there are two interior bulbs in this model, the chances of both being bad are pretty small. It's a simple beast, open it up and see if something is loose.
here is the trolley you have part number for lamp!
CG-0000018 cost ! one dollar per bulb plus shipping !
https://mthtrains.com/sites/de...loded/30dl10209e.pdf
call midge and order your lights!
Alan
I think it would be prudent to see if the bulbs are bad, two bad bulbs in a new unit would be pretty unusual. There's no sense in buying the bulbs and paying the rather hefty shipping for nothing!
@Alan Mancus posted:...
CG-0000018 cost ! one dollar per bulb plus shipping !
It's the "plus shipping" that will make $1 per bulb inconsequential! Maybe you can get bulbs "free" under warranty mailed to you or whatever since you're willing to do the work. But I'm with GRJ on this; hard to believe BOTH bulbs are gone - more likely a "simple" mechanical issue like a loose connector or whatever.
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Had that problem with a used one I bought. Fixed it by taking the cab off and stretching springs on each end that make contact with the frame.
If it has the springs, that would indeed be my first step! 
I've given up with the springs on these trolley's - I just replace with the removable connector (soldered in). Ended up with many removable connectors of the years from Proto1 upgraded items.
Seems the jarring from the bump and go allows the springs to work loose after just a few times back and forth.
Jim
Luckily I have a friend who is MTH/Lionel repair smart. After he checked the wiring and the bulbs which were all good, he fixed it by taking the cab off and stretching the springs on each end that made contact with the frame. Light now works! Yea!!!
Was expecting more light than what was provided but both bulbs are working. I'm happy and thanks to all who responded!
