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Engine Won’t Move and Light just Flickers

Roger posted his O gauge model 8644 question:

“I was pulling 11 cars yesterday and today the engine just sits there and the light flickers on and off, pulsating trying to move. I’m thinking I shorted it out. I ran other engines on the track to be sure the track is good. Thanks.”

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Geoff
Geoff
4 years ago

check nothing is jammed in the wheels or gears, and see if it needs lubricating.

Dan
Dan
4 years ago

Clean the wheels of the engine and also the track.

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