This engine is fairly new, but after 7 months suddenly starts fine, runs briefly then stops dead. A little push restarts it then dies again. I think an elec.issue but any idea where to start. Other engines run fine on the same track.
Thanks
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Are the pickup rollers and wheels clean?
Yes they are clean. Guessing a loose wire somewhere ?
The most likely is the connection between the engine and tender. Do you have a meter to test the connections?
Both rollers picking up power? If battery equipped a low battery will drop the engine into neutral at the slightest power interruption. You mentioned stops dead .. does that mean all power is lost?
Thanks to all who replied. There may be a connection issue with the tender as the drawbar has occasionally slipped and when pushed back it runs. But lately the loco just stops in place and the lights stay on but won't move, although a push sometimes gets it going for another short trip. I will get a meter to measure power and see where that takes me. There does appear to be power to rollers and wheels generally but will check again.
Here's an easy Battery test and I suppose if capacitor equipped (ps-3) the same test should work....
Fire up the engine and then remove the track power.. The sounds should continue on for at least 6 or 7 seconds with no track power.
Let ps-3 charge up a bit before test.
Thanks to all for the help. Turns out there was a frayed wire just above the draw bar inside the engine. All fixed and runs like new now.
Tom
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