Train keeps cutting out

Sounds like a track issue.

I’d watch this video and try some of these suggestions.

A lack of good electrical continuity is a well known issue with Fastrack and one which is easily rectified. To establish a good friction fit I put a slight bend in each Fastrack center-rail connecting pin as shown in this pic:

Bent in the direction of the screwdriver tip, CAREFULLY. It is pot metal and will break if abused. I also crimp the outside rail female ends slightly to ensure a good friction fit with the adjoining rail pin.

To insure good continuity I also pop the bottom cover off of all track switches and solder all buss-bars to their corresponding rail-tabs:

There are five such spots in the pic, one to the immediate left of the screwdriver tip.

That looks like the trick!! Thanks!

pr51713: I agree with Marty -- check the continuity of your track and maybe place another power connection near where the engine stops.

Track continuity is a known problem with Fastrack. Improve all connections between sections by bending tabs at the ends of the rails. Also add drops or track power wires from the transformer. Drops seem to be most effective when added to curved sections. Good luck.