I have recently unpacked all my N gauge locos and rolling stock (thinking about selling them on ebay). I decided that it may be worthwhile to test them so I purchased some brand spanking track and a controller. When I set it all up the motors on my locos spun but they would not move the wheels. I stripped down a diesel shunter and cleaned it before reassembly, but it resolutely stayed as stationary as a Virgin train.
These locos have been in boxes for the last 10 - 15 years. Could anyone tell me why they won't move? Is it something to do with the magnets weakening?
Would appreciate any help you can offer.
Neil
Addendum: I thought it may be a problem with the controller so I used a 12V power adaptor and placed the bare wires directly on the track and then on the wheels of different locos to no avail.
These locos have been in boxes for the last 10 - 15 years. Could anyone tell me why they won't move? Is it something to do with the magnets weakening?
Would appreciate any help you can offer.
Neil
Addendum: I thought it may be a problem with the controller so I used a 12V power adaptor and placed the bare wires directly on the track and then on the wheels of different locos to no avail.