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 Posted - October 17 2011 : 01:06:23 AM
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I can't seem to get this engine running. I know the motor is good because it does turn over when some of the wheels are not making contact. When all wheels are on the rails, my power pack pilot turns off. I am sure it has to do with the wheels but can't figure out the wheel arrangement. Can anyone help?
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Posted - October 17 2011 : 02:20:41 AM
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One or more of the wheelsets are turned around in the trucks and causing a direct short. The wheels with the blue steel pickup disks should all be on the LH side on the front truck, and the RH side on the rear.
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Posted - October 17 2011 : 06:00:40 AM
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Thats usually a common overlook on trying to gettting engines running/ I also suggest bench testing it and adding power directly to the motor and make sure it does infact run.
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Posted - October 17 2011 : 08:04:35 AM
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Hi Ray !
Nelson's advice is valid. Rivarossi has blue metal disks added to the one inside of surface of each wheel set. This brings power from the wheel to the axel. If any-one wheel set is reversed. What is occurring will happen. You will short out your power supply. Do this enough and you will be looking for another power supply , on a new motor. Having and using a continuity checking device like a ohm meter, or test light can help alot in finding electrical problems in your trains.
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Posted - October 17 2011 : 11:19:32 AM
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Thanks guys. I bought the loco as is so I am thinking that is why it was sold to me really cheap. I will check it our when I get home and hopefully have good news to report..
Thanks for all the help.
Ray
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Posted - October 17 2011 : 2:18:20 PM
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Ray, someone else's mistake probably just became your windfall.
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Posted - October 17 2011 : 10:35:30 PM
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I am happy to report that thanks to your tips my engine is now running and running smooth. My Northern Pacific thanks you all!
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Posted - October 17 2011 : 10:53:53 PM
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Cool... you got one with silver trucks.
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