Jittery Start HELP

Al BOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I have a Lionel C & O Yellow Belly locomotive that was professionally converted to PS 2.I has run very well in past slow and fast and I took it out off the shelf after a few months and wanted to run it.I charged it up and put on track with no other locomotive. It operates very well at a higher speed when I get it there however it is very jittery from slow start, stop go ,stop go.Track is clean, other PS 2 engines receive signal and work fine. I checked tether and it is tight.Checked antena and all seems tight.Did a feature rest and factory reset.All features work well, smoke, bell, horn , direction.Cannot seem to find any loose wires. Have I hit a button which is causing it to start very jittery.Any advice from folks. Appreciate.AlB

4/27/134:47 PM

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DMASSOOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBER

How did you charge it, on the track or with a separate charger? How long did you charge it?

4/27/135:00 PM

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GreggOGR Forum Member

I took it out off the shelf after a few months and wanted to run it.

clean the center rail rollers especially the pin that goes through the roller. Since you can't take them apart I usually give the pin a shot of WD-40 and a good spin with a Dremel with a wire brush. Wipe clean. What a difference.

4/27/136:04 PM

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Barry BroskowitzOGR Forum Member MEMORIALIZED MEMBER

Gregg,

give the pin a shot of WD-40

Contact cleaner is a much better choice that WD-40, since it's purpose is to clean electrical contacts and WD-40's purpose io lubricate moving parts.

4/27/136:50 PM

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Al BOGR Forum Member DIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

Thanks all. Oiled rollers AND applied good contact cleaner. Everything works great now. Funny irregular rollers on this puppy. Doesnt seem to be as much contact with track rail as other pick ups. All is well now.Thanks.Al B

4/29/134:08 PM

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dkdkrdOGR Forum Member

Also effective for rollers, et al, is Atlas #192...

TECH NOTES

   This is a 5 oz. Bottle of Atlas Conducta Lube Cleaner for Train Equipment.  
             It's for adult use and experienced train collectors.              
                                                                               
FEATURES: Works on motors and train track rails.                               
          Allows a more effective flow of current from the track to the engine.
          Convenient "needle point" applicator is included.                    
          Plastic compatible.                                                  
          Lubricant can be removed with rubbing alcohol.                       
          Considered practically non-toxic.                                    
          Lubricant is a clear and liquidy substance that goes a long way with 
            each drop.                                                         
                                                                               
INCLUDES: One 5 oz. Bottle of Atlas Conducta Lube Cleaner                      
                                                                               
REQUIRES: Train Item or Track for Use                                          
          Cloth or Paper Towel for Wiping off Excess                           
                                                                               
SPECS:    Bottle: 5 oz.                                                        
          Bottle Height: 2-1/2" (6.3cm)                                        
                                                                               
COMMENTS: It is recommended to clean any parts previously lubricated by another
            brand of lubricant.                                                
          Keep out of reach of small children.  For adult use.                 
          Do not over-lubricate.                                               
          Keep away from eyes and do not swallow.                              
          Product is flammable.

Works quite well for me, anyway.