Tips If Locos Stop Running

May 23, 2011

If your steam or diesel locomotive frequently stops or reduces speed in the same track area then here are four possible fixes to try:

1. The first thing would be to thoroughly clean the section of track
2. Also inspect for dead spots, a bad track connector, or maybe some glue from scenery that might be disrupting the power flow
3. Another possibility is that the track could be too large when considering the size of transformer.
4. It is a good idea to run your trains daily if you can. This will help to keep the rails clean and prevent many problems in the first place.

There are other possible causes and solutions. The above tips are just a few from the online Model Train Club members area.