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I have two specific engines that don't like to run. I have a postwar alco that sparks and shorts as it goes down the track. The other engine is my Williams  by Bachmann 4-6-0. I have other diesels and steamers from all eras that don't have a problem. Really only these two. I have extensively cleaned the wheels on the alco with no benefit. What is happening?

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Tom M posted:

I have two specific engines that don't like to run. I have a postwar alco that sparks and shorts as it goes down the track. The other engine is my Williams  by Bachmann 4-6-0. I have other diesels and steamers from all eras that don't have a problem. Really only these two. I have extensively cleaned the wheels on the alco with no benefit. What is happening?

is it the pickup rollers sparking?

when it shorts does it trip the circuit breaker?

I clean my track with 99% isopropyl alcohol and a magic eraser. I found a loose wire in the alco and now she's running like a champ. The Plymouth switcher has jerky operation and seems like it gets poor contact even after a thorough cleaning. 

My WBB 4-6-0 is having some serious problems. It won't move or make sound. The lights come on and the smoke unit comes on. I have tried all manner of combinations with the switches on the bottom with no resolution. Before it stopped completely it was stopping and starting at random parts of my track. Not sure what is going on here but I'm going to crack it open tonight and take a look.

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