Comments on: Lionel Silver Bell Express Won’t Move

By: Frank B

Frank B — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 00:49:56 +0000

In reply to Frank B. PS Please let us know if any of this helps, or what the problem turns out to be !

By: Frank B

Frank B — Fri, 09 Dec 2016 18:56:37 +0000

I am not familiar with Lionel, but a basic possible problem: This looks like a big loco, and it may require a larger power supply and controller. If your power supply and controller are only intended for a small loco, they may overheat and cut-out after a short while, which is exactly the symptom you describe.

Get a a 12V car tester (or a 12V bulb with two wires) to check if there is power to the track.
Make sure the track and electrical pick-up wheels are clean.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Tue, 06 Dec 2016 23:44:33 +0000

I bought a set at a garage sale last year that the guy could not get to run. He even rock it to a dealer who could not figure why it did not run. I took it home and cleaned the wheels on the engine and cleaned the track good and never had problem running it.

By: Stephan

Stephan — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 04:51:31 +0000

One possibility might be looseness in power connectors.

Another may be a break in the wire.

I suggest doing a voltmeter check at all parts. Power pack, wies, track, connectors. Another is, with power removed, checking the continuity of the tracks, the connectors to the power pack.

I agree with Matt that the problem may reside with the controller.

A thought, check the surface on which the tracks rest upon for possible interference.

You might want to consider an exchange with the dealer for another set to see if it works, considering it is new.

By: Matt Rominger

Matt Rominger — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 03:34:30 +0000

You might check for short circuit on the track or it may be an issue with the controller.