New to the forum and need some help

What power supply are you using???

 

Marty

Welcome to the forum. I'm sure you will get a lot of help on this problem.

Might be bad wiring, wall outlet or breaker

What, if any,  maintenance have you done on it?  Greasing, oiling, cleaning and checking electrical connections might be helpful.

Your transformer may not have enough power to run the whole set from the sounds of it. Did you do just a visual inspection of the engine or did you take it apart to check it out. When was the last time it ran other then you running it. I would grease and oil it but make sure the old grease has not hardened up. Also check the brushes on the motor and the top of the armature to make sure they are not dirty......Paul

The engine runs fine alone, so add one car at a time, to see if a car may be shorting the track.

Welcome,

Don

Keaton,

Welcome!!

The thoughts expressed by others were first to come to mind too.  Yes, we need to know make and model number of your transformer (see what its power ratings are). but it does seem something is defective.  Any transformer should be able to handle what you are pulling.

Thanks for the replies! The model of the transformer is Lionel 6-03-2934-000. I just grabbed this transformer to test the engine with the cars. All my stuff is packed up now because I am moving. I did give the engine a cleaning and put some lube on it. I did try to add cars to it and it stops running with the dummy unit and just one car. I have not had the shell off I just got it a few days ago.

Kmac,

  Welcome the best forum on the Net, I suggest you pick up an old KW or a ZW and test your engine, with as many cars as you like.  Your current transformers may be to small for your particular train set, or there maybe a problem with your transformer.

PCRR/Dave

 

 

Thanks PCRR/Dave, I do think the transformer is too small for the 2353 the dummy unit and 4 2500 series cars. I have bigger transformers I will try. Thanks again!

 

Keaton

kmac, the transformer is too small. It's only 1.8amps at 18v max.

 

It's good for switch or accessory power. The beast wants more power.

 

Welcome to the forum. Best wishes for a smooth move.

Thanks moonman I appreciate it!

I was cruising through some info on this engine and saw a service doc on making sure both motors were operating properly. Check the documents here. When you get your stuff out again do the motor test to make sure. 5th page down on the column.

 

If one of the motors is hanging or not operating properly it could cause the condition that you are experiencing.

 

Check it and lube the insides before you put real power to it.

 

Still, these twin motor engines need some amperage.(more than 1.8)

Welcome to the Forum.