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Bought recently. Won't run forward - just makes slipping sound like it has stripped gears or something, but it runs fine in reverse. I tried giving it a "nudge" to get it going and the drivers won't roll when nudging it in the forward direction but they roll easily when nudging it in reverse. I guess I could ask the seller for a refund but I'd prefer to keep it and get it fixed. Is this a known problem with these locos? Is it something I can fix myself or do I need to send it to a repair shop? If I can fix it myself, what parts will I likely need and where can I get them? Is there a service manual available for this loco? Appreciate any suggestions 'cause I really want to see this running on my layout

 

Thanks,

Ken

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If this is the command loco, then this should be the service manual for it. You may want to try removing the motor and seeing if it runs properly in both directions. If it does, you may have a running gear problem. If the motor does not run properly in both directions, try reversing the wires to the motor. If that does not work, you have a bad motor. If it does work, the electronics are bad.

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