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       newbie
       By: jbar52 Date: September 15, 2015, 5:29 pm
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       Hello,I Just registered.I would like to know where i should
       begin.I just got my old train out that has been put away for the
       30 years.I wanted to get it  running for my grandson.It ran good
       30 years ago.Track was rusty,so I took quite a bit of time to
       clean it.Then i hooked up transformer.Nothing?Where do i  begin
       troubleshooting,track? transformer? locomotive?I did not pull
       the pins and clean the other end.Also what gauge wire should i
       be using to connect transformer to track?I would have bet after
       i cleaned track,the train would run fine.
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       Re: newbie
       By: TrainLarry Date: September 17, 2015, 3:49 pm
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       Welcome to the forum!
       Your problem can be almost anywhere. First, make sure your
       transformer is putting out power by hooking up wires to the
       transformer terminals, turning on the power partway, and
       momentarily shorting out the wires. You should get a spark. If
       no spark, recheck that you are hooked up to the proper terminal
       posts. What transformer do you have?
       Make sure the lockon is clean and rust free. Both ends of all
       track pins must also be clean and rust free.
       Finally, all wheels and pickup rollers must be clean and rust
       free. Use a ScotchBrite pad to remove rust, never sandpaper. Use
       Naphtha to remove dirt, grease, and any residue from the
       ScotchBrite. Once everything is clean and rust free, then it is
       time to lightly oil all wheel bearings, and grease all gears.
       This should get you running. If not, let us know what
       transformer and locomotives you have, so specific instuctions
       can be given.
       Larry
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