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trainratOGR Forum Member

I have a Legacy Crescent Limited train that drops sound in several area of my track. I have to then push the reset key in order to start the sound and horn.

Is this a battery problem; and if so, where is the battery located in the train.

Now this only happens with certain Legacy engines

Thanks,

Trainrat

1/28/194:13 PM

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RickOOGR Forum Member

This is likely not a signal issue but a power interruption in the tender.

Legacy locomotives from made about 2011 on are extremely sensative to dirty track and/or pickup rollers. Some models are worse than others.

1. Clean your track.

Even though it appears clean it may not. If its been awhile use mild abrasive block like a "Brite Boy" or Lionels track cleaning eraser , then wipe it down with a paper towel with 91% isopropyl alcohol on it. A paper towel leaves no lint.

2. Clean pickup rollers. Same as track, although in my experience the alcohol is enough.

3. A drop of conductive lube on the pickup roller pins can also help.

Image result for bachmann ez-lube conductive oil

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trainratOGR Forum Member

Thank you

cleaning the track did the trick.

winrose46OGR Forum Member

for me my EM1 exhibited this behavior and it was fixed by placing a battery in the tender.

2/5/198:58 AM

gunrunnerjohnOGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

If you want to only put the battery in once, here's an option.

YLB - RailSounds Battery Replacement

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