Comments on: Polar Express Train Problem https://blog.model-train-help.com/2022/01/polar-express-train-problem.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=polar-express-train-problem Model railroads and model trains Wed, 26 Jan 2022 22:19:47 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: BILL MITCHELL https://blog.model-train-help.com/2022/01/polar-express-train-problem.html#comment-56503 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 22:19:47 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6426#comment-56503 I would suggest taking the transformer and the locomotive AND tender to a Model Railroad Hobby Show that may have an O-Gauge layout on display or TEST track to see if the locomotive and tender work. You stated the the passenger cars light up which would indicate the current was getting to the track. If the locomotive is DCC bring along the other pieces of equipment needed to test.

Sometimes the Polar Express Set has instructions and a Trouble Shooting section.

Of course, once at the hobby show check out a few additional pieces of track and turnouts so the Christmas display could add some additional entertainment

]]> By: DAVID ZUCAL https://blog.model-train-help.com/2022/01/polar-express-train-problem.html#comment-56500 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 12:05:58 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6426#comment-56500 The section of track the engine was sitting on may have been dead. Move the engine onto a section of track where your passenger cars were lit and try again.

]]> By: Frank B https://blog.model-train-help.com/2022/01/polar-express-train-problem.html#comment-56483 Wed, 26 Jan 2022 01:00:48 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=6426#comment-56483 Without further details, it is impossible to diagnose. Are the track and wheels clean ? Is there a loose wire inside ? Is there dirt or corrosion between the contacts on the axle/wheels and the motor wires ?
 
Any local model railroad club will be likely to help.

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