Checked the track gauge for accuracy
Measured the wheels for true-ness
Disassembled the drive train, lubed and greased
Tested all the electronic boards
Inspected the smoke unit
Not sure what to do next. Need help
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Does it take batteries?
Does it have an on/off switch?
Who makes it?
Test just the motor alone, on 6 to 12 volts dc.
If the motor runs by itself, move through the rest of the wires looking for breaks or shorts.
There could be a fuse or breaker somewhere that tripped and needs to be replaced or reset.
If battery operated, then the batteries and contracts are a weak point.
Most batteries only last a few years at best.
Did you try the kick-start! 
totrainyard posted:Test just the motor alone, on 6 to 12 volts dc.
I agree, but suggest increasing the voltage to 220 or 221, whatever it takes. I usually go in 120v increments until I see smoke, then back it down a few volts. Hence my handle.
Chris Sheldon
The OSHA seat safety switch isn't depressed? 
Aha! "Press the button" 🚂🚃🚃
Ok, I admit it. I was kidding. Being monday I thought everyone could use a laugh.
At about 440v the smoke unit should start working.
Chris Sheldon
I don't recall seeing that one in the Lionel catalog.
Bill DeBrooke posted:Ok, I admit it. I was kidding. Being monday I thought everyone could use a laugh.
Nice post, we all discovered a new train! Now we wonder if it has a weight limit....
Sit down, go TOOOOOOT TOOT, and pedal! 
Chris
LVHR
It needs a piece of wood placed carefully
...in the firebox
Check the track power 
I get the feeling this is a dead rail booby trapped question 
If it has two leads jump test the motor with 6vdc up to 24vdc as noted.
Look for evidence of an RC board too (I'm not kidding)
Check that a seat (or footpeg, etc) saftey switch doesn't actually exist. It doesn't seem that far fetched to me in this day and age 
If the motor has more than two leads it is likely a stepper motor in need of the right frequencies to get it running. Treat it like a big servo. ...Actually, a motor like that may have an industrial I.D. right on it.
No matter what, a manufacturers name would only help. I'd find it hard to believe that something that size wouldn't be branded somewhere. Just because it looks a Perego doesn't mean it definately is.
Pretty sure that model has a "deadman" and if not properly engaged it's never going to move.
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