Hi,
We have a fleischmann set that is about a year old now. We've got two locos, one is old the other is new. The old engine is really having a tough time on our layout, stopping, and not running smoothly, so I brought it into the local train store to have the brushes replaced. When he put the loco on his track it ran much smoother with no pausing or hiccups. He then replaced the brushes and it worked pretty well.
Back on my track at home, it is still running just as poorly as ever. I have a bright boy and have been cleaning the track fervently for over a week. Our newer loco runs pretty well, though not perfectly smooth. It can easily make a complete circuit around our layout. The old loco stops, and sometimes wont start without a push.
Is it possible that the transformer they had at the store is putting out better/more quality power? Is there something else that can be causing problems on my track? Is it possible that the track connecters aren't doing a good job of conducting electricity through? I just don't know what else could be wrong. I'm using an inexpensive transformer that they sold me with the original starter set.
Please advise on how to get things working smoothly again.
P.S. Oh and by the way, the old engine was running fine on this track when we first got it.
Thanks,
Derek
We have a fleischmann set that is about a year old now. We've got two locos, one is old the other is new. The old engine is really having a tough time on our layout, stopping, and not running smoothly, so I brought it into the local train store to have the brushes replaced. When he put the loco on his track it ran much smoother with no pausing or hiccups. He then replaced the brushes and it worked pretty well.
Back on my track at home, it is still running just as poorly as ever. I have a bright boy and have been cleaning the track fervently for over a week. Our newer loco runs pretty well, though not perfectly smooth. It can easily make a complete circuit around our layout. The old loco stops, and sometimes wont start without a push.
Is it possible that the transformer they had at the store is putting out better/more quality power? Is there something else that can be causing problems on my track? Is it possible that the track connecters aren't doing a good job of conducting electricity through? I just don't know what else could be wrong. I'm using an inexpensive transformer that they sold me with the original starter set.
Please advise on how to get things working smoothly again.
P.S. Oh and by the way, the old engine was running fine on this track when we first got it.
Thanks,
Derek