I have the log, barrel, milk and coal operating cars.
The log car 3461 works every time.
The other three cars operate sometimes, very frustrating.
If I apply 10v directly to the shoes, all work fine.
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Are the shoes and rails clean? Also look and see if the shoes are correctly lining up and making contact on the rails.
Really need more info...what type of track & actuators are you using? Such as Super O with control blades. 10V sounds low. I’m use to using 12-16V for most operating cars. Are you powering with fixed voltage or is it being powered off of track voltage.
They probably need oil if they're old. Dad told me his dads milk car didn't work anymore. A little oil and gentle manual manipulation and it works like a new one!
Alternatively, could be weak solenoids that can be wore out or suffering from bad connections.
Give us more details!
I think I can run them on 14v
Its connected fixed off of 14v.
I used both fast track and O Gage actuators. Same results.
Thks
Barrel car works great. All others test great off track.
My bust guess is the pick up shoes.
