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Spluttering Loco Causes Problems On Track
Sometimes a locomotive will sputter, stop and start, hesitate and speed up on a section of track for no apparent reason.
If this happens, usually the first thing to do is to thoroughly clean the track. The Model Train Help ebook includes several methods on how to clean sections of track including using a pencil eraser or track cleaning eraser to clean wheels of a loco and tender (if needed).
If the problem persists and if other locos run smoothly on the same track then this is an indication that the locomotive might need servicing.
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